Eastbourne Redoubt Military Museum

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Eastbourne redoubt military museum. Decorative and applied art photography coins and medals fine art archives costume and textiles weapons and war and social history. It contains military collections of the royal sussex regiment who moved to the museum in 1983 the queen s royal irish hussars see also the queen s royal hussars who moved in 1988 and the founding collection the sussex combined services. It formed part of a chain of fortifications built to deter napoleon s forces in the early 1800s and it still stands as a unique monument to that time. The museum features exhibits related to.

For over 200 years the redoubt has stood ready to defend the eastbourne coast. The redoubt fortress and military museum is an imposing early 19th century fort with an interesting collection of medals uniforms weapons and other military memorabilia. For over 200 years the redoubt has stood ready to defend the eastbourne coast. The lower tier is composed of a ring of 24 casemates or vaulted chambers which open into a central parade ground.

Redoubt fortress and military museum is located in a welcoming area of eastbourne seafront known for its beautiful ocean views and array of dining options. Save up to 413 when you bundle your flight hotel. The convenient small group trip which is limited to just six people showcases the highlights of a hilly region that s difficult to navigate without a car. March around the parade ground and gun platform and explore the displays inside where you can see old guns and ammunition as well as learn about life in this fort during the napoleonic wars.

It now invites you to discover more than 200 years of history within its walls. Redoubt fortress eastbourne casemates no 2 no 3 the redoubt is a circular structure measuring 224 feet 68 metres in diameter and is built almost entirely of brick with some granite facing. The newly refurbished cinema at the eastbourne redoubt. Book your escape today.

Discover england s picturesque south downs without the hassle of public transport with this day trip from brighton. The redoubt opened as a military museum in 1977 and is now the largest military museum in south east england. Looking for exceptional deals on redoubt fortress and military museum eastbourne vacation packages. Redoubt fortress and military museum is a museum in eastbourne.