Upcoming events
Tuesday 9th July - firing of the Moncrieff Disappearing Gun - 6pm to 8pm
One of only two examples worldwide, this operational Moncrieff Disappearing Gun is a very rare piece of artillery that showcases the ingenuity of Victorian inventors. You are invited to join us for a short tour of the Fort before we drill and fire a blank charge from this unusual piece.
Just 40 tickets will be available for this event to ensure everybody has a good view of the action. Children must be aged 10 and above and be accompanied by an adult. Admission £5 per person, parking £2.50 per vehicle. Tickets can be purchased from our web shop by clicking the ticket link.
Tuesday 23rd July - firing of the Caponier Guns - 6pm to 8pm
One of our loudest events. This event begins with a short tour of the Fort before we descend in to the North Caponier. Herein we will fire a round from a Georgian carronade before conducting drill and firing of a 32 pounder smoothbore cannon. We will provide hearing protection or you are welcome to bring your own. The North Caponier is accessed via steep steps and enclosed spaces, please call us to discuss any special requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
Just 40 tickets will be available for this event to ensure everybody has a good view of the action. Children must be aged 10 and above and be accompanied by an adult. Admission £5 per person, parking £2.50 per vehicle. Tickets can be purchased from our web shop by clicking the ticket link.
Thursday 8th August - A summer evening at Crownhill Fort - 4pm to 8pm
Join us at Crownhill Fort on this summer's evening. This event is open to everybody and will be planned with family audiences in mind. The Fort grounds and museums will be open throughout the evening and there will be food and drink vendors providing refreshments.
A programme of optional timed activities, including walking tours and guest speakers, will be confirmed closer to the date.
Admission costs £5 for adults and £3 for children, payable in advance through our webshop. Parking, if required, costs £2.50 per vehicle and there is no charge for children under 5. Advance tickets will go on sale in July.
Saturday 7th September - be part of a Gun crew - 10am to 3pm
A hands-on event designed for those who want to get up close and personal with our extensive collection of artillery. Participants will be encouraged to partake in Gun drills and witness four rounds of blank firing. Further details will be added here once confirmed.
Admission costs £20 per person. A limited number of tickets will go on sale in August. In the meantime, add the date to your diary!
Friday 20th September - bat walk - 6.30pm to 8pm
Our ever-popular bat walk returns for the 2024 season. Crownhill Fort is home to six of the eighteen species of UK bat, participants will be given use of hand-held bat detectors to listen for the calls made by these fascinating mammals.
Just 40 tickets will be available for this event and these will go on sale in August. The evening is suitable for all ages, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Admission £5 per person, parking £2.50 per vehicle.
Saturday 28th September - join a guided tour of the Fort - 10am to midday
This event is aimed at those who have visited Crownhill Fort in the past and want to see some of the areas that are rarely incorporated in to public events.
40 tickets will be available for this event and these will go on sale in August. The tour is suitable for all ages, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Admission £5 per person, parking £2.50 per vehicle.
Tuesday 22nd October - Crownhill Fort After Dark - 4pm to 8pm
The last event of our 2024 season, this is one not to miss! See historic Crownhill Fort illuminated by a wide variety of historic lanterns, enjoy food and drink from local vendors and learn more about the Fort by joining walking tours and guest speakers.
Tickets for this event will be on sale from September