What's on at Crownhill Fort

Public access and special events on selected dates

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Crownhill Fort is open to the public on the following specific dates.
This site is in continual use by a community of small businesses, holiday residents and tour groups. Crownhill Fort is private and not open to visitors at other times.

 
 
Upcoming events
 
Thursday 19th September - bat walk - 6.30pm to 8pm - SOLD OUT
Our ever-popular bat walk returns for the 2024 season. Crownhill Fort is home to six of the eighteen species of UK bat, participants will be given use of hand-held bat detectors to listen for the calls made by these fascinating mammals. 
 
All tickets for this event are now sold. The evening is suitable for all ages, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Admission £5 per person, parking £2.50 per vehicle.
 
Saturday 28th September - Join a Tour of Crownhill Fort - 10am to midday
This event has been created in response to requests from previous visitors. First-time and repeat visitors will meet in the Guardroom for 10am and learn about the historical events that led to the construction of the Palmerston Forts. Uniformed guides will lead you around the Fort, showcasing museum displays and ramparts before heading to some of the areas that are rarely incorporated in to public events. If you want to tread the path-less-travelled this event is for you.
 
This event is limited to 40 participants; tickets are now on sale. The tour is suitable for all ages, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Admission £5 per person, parking £2.50 per vehicle. 
 
Tuesday 22nd October - Crownhill Fort After Dark - 4pm to 8pm
The last event of our 2024 season, this is one not to miss! See historic Crownhill Fort illuminated by a wide variety of historic lanterns, enjoy food and drink from local vendors and learn more about the Fort by joining walking tours and guest speakers.
 
Refreshments will be available courtesy of South Coast Coffee and JJ Event Barbecues
 
Admission £5 per adult, £3 per child (5-15 inclusive), parking £2.50 per vehicle. Tickets for this event will go on sale on Friday 20th September

Crownhill Fort

Crownhill Fort is home to a succession of holiday guests and a community of small businesses. For this reason public access is not permitted on dates other than those listed above.

Some areas of the Fort including the Holiday Accommodation, underground spaces and premises occupied by our business residents are not available to view unless advertised.

Note that we only allow assistance dogs inside the Fort; please leave your pets at home.

For more information about public events please contact the Fort Office on 01752 793754