Beyond Brighton

Fort Brockhurst

Victorian fort·Elson, Gosport

English Heritage

About Fort Brockhurst

Fort Brockhurst, cared for by English Heritage, is one of a ring of forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its harbour from a French invasion. Largely unaltered, it keeps its parade ground, gun ramps and moated keep. It opens on selected days only: check before you go.

Why it's on our list

  • Moated keep
  • Open selected days

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fort Brockhurst before you go.

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