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The Redoubt Fortress - Eastbourne |
| Address | Royal Parade, EASTBOURNE, BN22 7AQ |
| Telephone Number | 01323- 410300 |
| Fax | 01323- 439882 |
| redoubtmuseum@eastbourne.gov.uk | |
| Opening times | 15 March – 9 November, Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm, closed Mondays except Bank holidays |
| Entrance | Adult £4, Senior £3, Student £2.50, Child £2. Discounts available for pre-booked groups, families and local residents. |
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This beautifully restored early 19th century fortress provides the perfect
setting for the largest military museum in the south east. Collections
on display include our county regiment, The Royal Sussex Regiment; the
senior cavalry regiment of the British Army: The Queen’s Royal Irish
Hussars and the Sussex Combined Services charting the local area’s
longstanding relationship with the military. |
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| Collections | Military, Historic Buildings, Social & Local History |
| Parking | Free on street parking on nearby residential streets, pay-and-display parking nearby, disabled parking bays available on Royal Parade. |
| Public transport | Eastbourne Bus Services 1,2,10 from the Town Centre stop on nearby Seaside. Silverlink Service 99 stops on Royal Parade. 25 minute walk from Eastbourne Station. |
| Facilities | Cafe/restaurant |
| Accessibility | From Royal Parade: Access via slope to gun platform. Access to parade ground
and museum via steps. From Seafront promenade : Access to parade ground and museum via steps. Access via a platform stairclimber can be arranged by prior booking (minimum 72 hours) – depending on availability of equipment. |
| Special Events | The fortress runs a lively programme of events for adults and families. Please see www.eastbournemuseums.co.uk for further details or call 01323 -410300 |