Redoubt Fortress, Eastbourne

Name: Redoubt Fortress
Address: Redoubt Fortress Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1323 410300

#4 among attractions in Eastbourne

Top attraction, History museum, Museum, Georgian architecture

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Facts and practical information

Eastbourne Redoubt is a circular coastal defence fort at Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the south coast of England. It was built in 1805 as part of the British anti-invasion preparations during the Napoleonic Wars. The building is now owned by the local authority and is open to the public. ()

Built: 1804 (220 years ago)Coordinates: 50°46'26"N, 0°18'2"E

Address

Redoubt Fortress Royal ParadeEastbourne BN22 7AQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1323 410300

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Day trips

Redoubt Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Towner Gallery, Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne Bandstand, Fort Fun.

1.1 miSW
Museum
Towner Gallery, Eastbourne
28 min walk • Nestled in the coastal town of Eastbourne, the Towner Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art in the South of England. This modern art gallery, located in East Sussex, offers a dynamic collection of modern British art and hosts an array of temporary exhibitions...
1 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne
26 min walk • The Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club is a tennis complex in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The complex is the host of the annual ATP and WTA Tour tournament called the Nature Valley International. The stadium court has a capacity of 8,000 people.
0.8 miSW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Eastbourne Bandstand, Eastbourne
21 min walk • The Eastbourne Bandstand is a bandstand on the seafront of the East Sussex coastal town of Eastbourne, with an attached colonnade and viewing decks. Built in 1935 to the designs of the Borough Council Engineer, Leslie Rosevere.
0.6 miNE
50°46'49"N • 0°18'40"E
Fort Fun, Eastbourne
17 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
1 miW
City hall
Eastbourne Town Hall, Eastbourne
26 min walk • Eastbourne Town Hall is a municipal building in Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. The town hall, which is the meeting place of Eastbourne Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1 miSW
Church
South Street Free Church, Eastbourne
27 min walk • South Street Free Church is a church in the centre of Eastbourne, a town and seaside resort in the English county of East Sussex.
1.1 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady of Ransom Church, Eastbourne
29 min walk • Our Lady of Ransom Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It was founded as a mission in 1869, built from 1900 to 1903, and had extensions completed in 1926.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne
12 min walk • The Royal Hippodrome Theatre is a theatre in Eastbourne which dates back to 1883 making it the oldest theatre in the town. It was designed and built for the theatre manager and impresario George Beaumont Loveday by the eminent theatre architect C J Phipps.
0.6 miSW
Piers and boardwalks
Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne
16 min walk • Eastbourne Pier is a seaside pleasure pier in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the south coast of England.
1.1 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
28 min walk • The Congress Theatre is a Grade II* listed, purpose built, modern theatre and conference venue in the seaside town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is one of the largest theatres in southern England, with seating capacity of 1,689. The theatre was designed by Bryan and Norman Westwood Architects and built in 1963.
0.7 miSW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne
19 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne, is an Anglican Early English-style place of worship in Eastbourne in the English county of East Sussex. It was designed by Decimus Burton and opened in 1839 as a Chapel of ease for St Mary the Virgin. Aisles and the east end of the chancel were added in 1855 and 1861 respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Redoubt Fortress open?

Redoubt Fortress is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Redoubt Fortress?

Nearby attractions include Aqua-mania Aquatic and Reptile Centre, Eastbourne (7 min walk), Princes Park, Eastbourne (12 min walk), Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne (12 min walk), Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne (16 min walk).

How to get to Redoubt Fortress by public transport?

The nearest stations to Redoubt Fortress:

Bus

Military Museum • Lines: 12, 12A, 12X (2 min walk)
Cambridge Road • Lines: 12, 12A, 12X (3 min walk)

Train

Eastbourne (23 min walk)
Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway (30 min walk)