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Redoubt Fortress

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Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum - aerial view
Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum - aerial view. Photo (c) Eastbourne Borough Council

Come and discover 200 years of history

Eastbourne’s hidden treasure, only the parapet of this impressive circular Napoleonic fortress is visible from Royal Parade.

Today this magnificent Napoleonic fortress is home to the largest military museum in the South East. On display are the rich collections of

  • The Royal Sussex Regimental Collection

  • The Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars Regimental Collection

  • The Sussex Combined Services Collection

The restored Redoubt is now a scheduled monument.

Visit the Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum's own website for full details of its collections, events and exhibitions.

Opening Times

The Redoubt Fortress and Military Museum opens every year from April to November.

07 April - 11 November 2012

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

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