Free Entry
£2 parking charge applies to non-members.
Address:
Gunners Way, Elson, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4DS
One of a number of forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its vital harbour against a French invasion. Largely unaltered, the keep, the parade ground, gun ramps, moated keep, washrooms and armoury can all be viewed.
EVENTS:
Festive Fair at the Fort
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024, 10am - 4pm (last entry is 3:15pm)
Hampshire Cultural Trust and English Heritage are looking forward to welcoming you to Festive fair at the Fort for a weekend of festive fun. With craft stalls, food vendors, musical entertainment and much more, there is something for everyone.
- The weekend is FREE for all visitors and well behaved dogs on leads are welcome too.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The Fort is very old and has small corridors and uneven terrain. We advise families with buggies and wheelchairs to be careful and to take caution when travelling within the Fort.
- Although some independent vendors will have card machines, the Wifi may be temperamental. Please be advised to use other payment methods.
- Cyclists are not permitted to tie bikes outside the Fort or on the pedestrian bridge. Bikes will have to stay with their owners.
- Parking will be permitted within the Fort at £2 per car.
Fort Brockhurst is open 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month April - October 11-3
Bring a picnic and enjoy a day at the fort exploring
Before You Go
Opening times: Fort Brockhurst is open from 11am to 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month between April and October.
Parking: The car park is 60 metres from the Fort entrance and access from the car park to the Fort entrance is level and accessible. A £2 parking charge for non-members is payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website.
Access: Disabled access is only possible to the grounds and ground floor.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome
Drone flying: English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions. Please see our drone filming guidelines for more details, or email our Filming team.
Plan a Great Day Out
Continue your day with a visit to nearby Portchester Castle, for views across the Solent and a chance to browse the gift shop. Head into Portsmouth to visit the ornamental King James's and Landport Gates and the 13th century Royal Garrison Church, which was partially destroyed by bombing in 1941.