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Shoreham Fort
Shoreham Fort
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED - This is the last fort of its kind and has a varied history from defence, to its attachment with the charge of the light brigade, to being the first film studio. Come and visit on our open days or events, for a guided tour or a cup of tea or cake from Food For Fort. Although temporarily closed to the public, if you’d like to join us and volunteer on one of our regular work days, meet new people and make a difference to this unique national asset then please do get in touch because any help would be appreciated.
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alan2303
Shoreham-by-Sea, UK820 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Three years ago I reviewed the fort making favourable comparisons with how it was in my childhood. Unfortunately I couldn’t really point to any real progress in restoration since then. The flood defence works along both sides of the river have now finished but this seems to have also resulted in a tightening in local parking restrictions and a revamp of the car park almost as if an increase in parking revenue seemed to be regarded as a good idea. If you are planning a visit I would suggest leaving your car in the free car park in Harbour Way which is only a hundred metres away. It’s still an interesting historic place for a brief visit but unfortunately not likely to be in the top rank of places to visit locally any time soon. That’s a shame but I hope the future will treat the old fort sympathetically.
Written December 12, 2020
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Dave G
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Feb 2021
Finally visited Shoreham Fort with my wife after thinking about it on and off for the last few years.
It's a nice little place to look around with good views. It's worth a visit if you're in the area and have a spare hour or so with nothing else to do but I wouldn't say it's worth too much effort to make a visit.
It's a nice little place to look around with good views. It's worth a visit if you're in the area and have a spare hour or so with nothing else to do but I wouldn't say it's worth too much effort to make a visit.
Written February 19, 2021
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Great that you've managed to visit us, such a shame that you've visited when we've been closed due to Covid. Please do keep an eye on our website and social media to see when we are open and join us for tour so that we can share the fort's diverse and unique history with you :)
Look forward to meeting you and your wife when the world straightens out :)
Written May 14, 2021
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akawoody
Shoreham-by-Sea, UK50 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
We were taken round by an exellent guide called Sharon who made the entire visit enjoyable and worthwhile. Not only do you have the fortress to see but amazing views of the sea and river. There is also a small hut where you can buy hot drinks and snacks. Highly recommended
Written November 25, 2013
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Thank you for your very kind words. I will pass them on to Sharon, who will be delighted
Written May 8, 2014
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JaxieP
Maidstone, UK76 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
Had an enjoyable tour from a very knowledgeable guide. Still a lot of work to be done here, but well worth the visit. Make sure you get a cuppa and cake form the hut too, lovely cake. All staff very pleasant and helpful on this site.
Written May 19, 2013
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Toni
15 contributions
Shoreham fort is undergoing extensive restoration work by a group of very dedicated volunteers and the passion shows. If you go there when no one is there it can feel like it is nothing special. If you go on a Sunday the volunteers are almost always there and it's well worth going on a 1pm or 3pm tour (you'll have to ask around for it) as it is extremely interesting and you can see what the volunteers are doing. They also hold open themed weekends there from time to time which us fun for all the family. There is also an extremely reasonably priced tea shack there.
Written September 10, 2014
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rainy89
Worthing, UK32 contributions
Oct 2012 • Family
Great to see this work in Progress. Very informative tour. Lovely homemade cakes available to buy in Tea hut and all proceeds go to the ongoing restoration. And the best bit was its free ! Lookout for the reenactment days they are real fun and its great to see history come to life
Written January 23, 2013
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AndyV1981
Littlehampton, UK7 contributions
Shoreham Fort is a unique place, one of the few remaining forts of its concept.
I found that the best time to visit is when they are running their open days - free tours filled with lots of information, the tour guide really knew what he was talking about. There were also plenty of volunteers there, who are currently excavating the main building. Its a fascinating place!
There is a small council-run car park next to the fort, which charges a small fee.
If the weathers nice, its a perfect place to have a picnic, and a great place to let the kids run around (there is a tea hut there too, which is available during the open days, tea and some delicious cake were had!).
I found that the best time to visit is when they are running their open days - free tours filled with lots of information, the tour guide really knew what he was talking about. There were also plenty of volunteers there, who are currently excavating the main building. Its a fascinating place!
There is a small council-run car park next to the fort, which charges a small fee.
If the weathers nice, its a perfect place to have a picnic, and a great place to let the kids run around (there is a tea hut there too, which is available during the open days, tea and some delicious cake were had!).
Written October 23, 2012
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MikeDozy
Shoreham-by-Sea, UK87 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
This is a part of British history and should not be missed. Often there are re-inactment days, I have been to a few now and am so impressed with the dedication of all the volunteers. the exhibits are growing each year
Written May 19, 2014
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lordofbude
Worthing, UK24 contributions
It's great now volunteers are slowly restoring this small fort. That dreadful white tower has gone thank God. Good little attraction. It's worth popping up for a visit. Recommended
Written February 17, 2014
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Chris V
Worthing, England, United Kingdom1 contribution
Sep 2012
Free to enter and even a free tour most weekends.
We had a great few hours there and will go again as so much is being done there.
We had a great few hours there and will go again as so much is being done there.
Written October 14, 2012
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Dogs are allowed on site and also on the tour too :)
We do occasionally make a few bangs if it’s our special events (a lot of bangs on the first complete weekend of June for our MILITARY HISTORY WEEKEND)
This is a lovely site to walk your dog all year round and with the boardwalk taking you along the beach to ferry road it’s even good for wheelchair users and pushchairs too :)
Written September 10, 2018
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