What's on at Crownhill Fort

You can visit historic Crownhill Fort on the dates below. The Fort is privately owned and is not open to visitors at other times. 

Saturday 18th July, 11am to 4pm, Grounds and Museums open to visitors

The grounds and museums at Crownhill Fort will be open to visitors between 11am and 4pm. Wander the ramparts, meet our guides, soak up the history and partake in activities intended for all ages. We will be collaborating with the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre who will be bringing a selection of artefacts to Crownhill Fort.

We have invited food and drink vendors to trade at this event and will update here once they have confirmed their presence.

Advance tickets are on sale now and cost £5 for adults, £3 for those aged 5-15 inclusive and there is no charge for under 5s. Car parking, if required, costs £2.50 per vehicle and free parking is available for bicycles and motorcycles. Any unsold tickets will be available to buy on the day with cash only.

Thursday 27th August, 6pm to 8pm, Firing of the Moncrieff Disappearing Gun

Join us as we drill and fire the world's only operational Moncrieff Disappearing Gun. This unusual piece of Victorian Artillery was installed at Palmerston Forts in the 1880s and all known examples were removed from service by 1901. Our example was reinstated in the late 1990s whilst Crownhill Fort was undergoing restoration.

Participants meet in the Guardroom for a 6pm start. After an introductory lecture, uniformed guides will lead the group around the Fort visiting museums and ramparts en route to the Moncrieff Gun. The revolutionary mechanism will be demonstrated (there are opportunities for audience participation) before the Gun is loaded with a blank charge and fired over the terreplein. The evening will conclude by 8pm.

Tickets are limited to ensure everybody has a good view of the action. These are on sale now and must be purchased in advance. Admission costs £5 per person and car parking, if required, costs £2.50 per vehicle. Free parking is available for bicycles and motorcycles. 

Dates of future events:

• Thursday 2nd September, evening - a guided tour bookable by individuals and small groups. This tour is intended for repeat visitors and will give a more in-depth look at the site
• Wednesday 30th September, evening - the first of two bat walks
• Thursday 1st October, evening - the second of two bat walks
• Friday 23rd October, evening - walk the Chemin de Ronde by lamplight

Admission charges apply to all of the above events and we work hard to ensure these remain affordable. The best way to be notified about updates to this list is to follow us on our social media pages.