Beyond Brighton
Newhaven Fort
Open until 1 November 2026
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Michael Coppins · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Newhaven Fort
Newhaven Fort has exhibitions on Sussex history from prehistory to the present day, an escape room, a playground, a café and a shop. In 2026 it is open daily until 1 November, 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm); check its site before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Exhibitions and ramparts
- Seasonal
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Newhaven Fort before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Newhaven Fort are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Palace Pier8.7 miCar or taxi 42 min
- Royal Pavilion8.8 miCar or taxi 43 min
- Brighton Dome8.9 miCar or taxi 43 min
- The Lanes8.9 miCar or taxi 43 min
- The North Laine8.9 miCar or taxi 43 min
- Brighton i3609.3 miCar or taxi 45 min
- Hove Lawns9.9 miCar or taxi 48 min
- Preston Park10 miCar or taxi 48 min
Railway stations
- Brighton station9.1 miCar or taxi 44 min
- London Road (Brighton) station9.1 miCar or taxi 44 min
- Preston Park station10 miCar or taxi 48 min
- Hove station10 miCar or taxi 50 min