Crownhill Fort Tours

For schools

We regularly host visits by schools from the Plymouth area and beyond. Children aged between 6 and 16 are shown around the Fort by enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guides. Whether your interest is Fortresses and Castles, attack and defence, science and engineering or even flora and fauna there is a tour available for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3.

A typical daytime school visit includes:

- Use of a dedicated space for lunch (not supplied) or indoor activities
- An introduction to the Plymouth Forts, why they were built and how they survive today
- Guided visits to recreated barracks, ramparts, magazines and underground spaces
- Explanations and demonstrations of the changes in technology during the Victorian era
- Use of handling objects and costumes in 1890s and 1940s themed rooms
- Field Gun firing on the Parade Ground 

We can accommodate a maximum of 60 children in one visit. Prices range from £120 to £200 depending on the size of the group and the type of visit. We do not charge for accompanying adults or coach parking.

If you would like to know more you can call or email our office at the Fort. Staff can answer your questions and hold a date of your choice whilst you discuss the visit with colleagues and send letters to parents. 

For groups

Crownhill Fort is a popular destination for pre-booked groups of all types. In the past we have welcomed visits by clubs and societies, coach parties, twinning associations, Scouts and Guides and groups of friends. 

Every tour is different and is tailored to the visiting group depending on their interests, their level of mobility, the amount of time they have available and even the weather on the day!

A 2-hour tour for a group not exceeding 30 people costs £120 and can be arranged at any time of year. Parking is available on site and coaches can drop passengers off nearby. Much of the Fort is accessible for those with disabilities with independent reports that can be viewed on the AccessAble or Euan's Guide websites.

Please contact the Fort Office on 01752 793754 or email [email protected] for more information.