Lumps Fort, Portsmouth

Name: Lumps Fort
Address: Eastney Esplanade, Portsmouth, PO4 9RU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7825 558231

#34 among attractions in Portsmouth

Forts and castles, Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Lumps Fort is a disused fortification built on Portsea Island as part of the defences for the naval base at Portsmouth. ()

Built: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 50°46'52"N, 1°4'5"W

Address

Eastney EsplanadeEastney and CraneswaterPortsmouth PO4 9RU United Kingdom

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+44 7825 558231

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Lumps Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Southsea Castle, The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth War Memorial, Fratton Park.

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Dancing, Nightlife
The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
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Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
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1.1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Fratton Park, Portsmouth
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Museum, Military museum, Reportedly haunted
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Watersports, Swimming pool, Gym
Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth
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1.3 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
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1.2 miW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Portsmouth
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0.9 miW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
D-Day Museum, Portsmouth
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
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1.6 miNW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lumps Fort open?

Lumps Fort is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lumps Fort?

Nearby attractions include Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Portsmouth (4 min walk), Southsea, Portsmouth (8 min walk), South Parade Pier, Portsmouth (11 min walk), Kings Theatre, Portsmouth (18 min walk).

How to get to Lumps Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lumps Fort:

Train

Fratton (28 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (40 min walk)