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Newhaven Fort unveils plans for thrilling new adventure playground
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex has revealed plans for a brand-new adventure playground as part of its ongoing £7.5 million restoration project. Work has now begun on the adventure playground, which will be unveiled at the Fort’s reopening early next year. Created by...
Newhaven Fort to open a 1970s-themed escape room in 2025
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex is set to open an escape room next year, bringing a totally new experience to the historic landmark when it reopens in early 2025. The team at the fort has been busy working with Brighton-based company Pier Pressure to draw up plans for...
Newhaven Fort unveils 2025 events calendar following £7.5m restoration
Newhaven Fort has unveiled an exciting calendar of events for its re-opening in 2025, which follows a £7.5 million restoration of the 19th century site. Nestled just 20 minutes between Brighton and Eastbourne, visitors can enjoy a variety of events taking place at the...
Plans for new immersive exhibits revealed at Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort has unveiled plans for new interactive exhibits as part of its £7.5 million restoration, which will uncover forgotten personal stories and transport visitors back in time with new immersive experiences. Included in the plans is the Sussex Front Line, a...
Work begins on £7.5m restoration of Newhaven Fort, revealing unseen areas
Construction workers have arrived on site to begin a milestone restoration project to transform Newhaven Fort - including opening hidden areas never seen by the public before. The £7.5 million restoration, which is taking place throughout 2024, means the Fort will...
Construction firm appointed for £7.5m restoration of Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort has announced Pilbeam Construction as the delivery partner for its £7.5 million restoration.
Newhaven Fort to Undergo £5.8 Million Restoration
Newhaven Fort to undergo £5.8million restoration! A massive programme of repairs and improvements to Newhaven Fort will begin at the end of the current summer season. The £5.8 million restoration of the iconic Newhaven landmark will see new access to gun...
This Easter at the Fort
Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter? Then look no further than the Fort for a fun-filled day out! To celebrate the awakening of Spring we will be running a “What to look for in Springtime”. Children will be provided with a sheet of clues and then...
Operation Jubilee 80th Anniversary
Operation Jubilee - The ill-fated raid on Dieppe 80th Anniversary News from the Archive August 19th, 2022 will mark the 80th Anniversary of Operation Jubilee, ever since 1942 known as the Dieppe Raid. The first large-scale operation planned by Combined...
Reasons to return to Newhaven Fort
Did you know that when you purchase a standard entry ticket to explore Newhaven Fort you get unlimited access for the following 12 months? In addition to a number of incredibly detailed exhibitions, we are lucky to have a fantastic Fort tearoom, an enormous amount of...