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Hold The Fort!

Newhaven Fort is a versatile and atmospheric venue with indoor and outdoor spaces available for hire. We have hosted a range of events including music festivals, theatre performances (indoors and out), lectures, art exhibitions, anniversary celebrations and birthday parties.  Daytime meetings can also be accommodated.

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Hold The Fort!

A table at an event at Newhaven Fort

Filming

Filming

From hidden rooms and echoing tunnels to expansive views of the South Downs and Sussex Coast, Newhaven Fort offers a diverse range of filming options. We have magnificent Victorian Architecture, gun emplacements, early 20th century guns and those ever popular ‘spooky’ tunnels.

The Fort is less than 2 hours’ drive from Central London and within easy reach of Brighton and Eastbourne. There is parking on site, along with a Café and we may be able to cater for your cast and crew too – just give us a call to discuss your requirements.

There is access to power in a number of the tunnels and on the Parade Ground, although not all areas of the Fort are served by electricity.

The Fort has featured in various TV programmes, documentaries and adverts has been used as a location for several features. Previous filming clients include;

 

Television:

  • BBC – Great British Railway Journeys, Antiques Road Trip, Inside Out
  • ITV/Whiteway Media – Coastal Ways

Film:

  • Sixty6 Media Film – Cage
  • Itchy Fish Film – The Cutting Room
  • MCN Productions – Brothers of War

 

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Parties

Newhaven Fort is the ideal venue for adventurous parties for 7-12 year olds. Available from March to October, we can accommodate up to 25 children (with 1 adult per 5 children). Hire either the Ardagh Room or Palmerston Room, explore the Fort, and enjoy the adventure playground. We offer party lunches, with sandwiches, crisps, fruit, and treats, plus party bags available. We also host adult parties, including milestone birthdays and anniversaries. Price on application.

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Parties

Girls playing on a trampoline

Venue hire FAQs

The majority of the Fort is accessible.  If you have any specific questions please feel free to get in contact with the team.

Our smaller rooms can accommodate up to 60 people. Our largest room (The Romney Hut) can accommodate up to 150 people. The Parade Ground can accommodate up to 400 people.

Our car park is free and can accommodate up to 100 cars.

Yes.

Rooms: 44x22ft, Romney Hut: 68x35ft, Parade Ground: 225x99ft

Yes the venue is licensed for live music and dancing between 11am and 11pm and alcohol between 12noon and 11pm.

Yes our in house caterer can provide catering to suit your requirements.

Yes Wi-Fi’s available in most areas of the fort