Events
2025
August 2025
Work Day and Food For Fort open
Saturday 30th August, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
More hands makes light work so if you’d like to join our Fort Family and help us make a real difference to this Unique Scheduled Ancient Monument then please come along and say Hi or contact us.
We’ll be on site between 11 and 16:00
There really is a task for everyone.
Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history.
The charity is run solely by volunteers for no personal gain so it would be great if you can join our team.
September 2025
Heritage Open Day
Saturday 13th September, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
As part of England's largest festival of history and culture, Shoreham Fort is open to all.
Tin Hut Talk - Tales from the Home Front - The Story of a West Sussex Village during WW2.
Thursday 18th September, 06:30 pm — Shoreham Fort
This month's Tin Hut Talk guest speaker is Pete Coe with his fascinating talk on Tales from the Home Front - The Story of a West Sussex Village during WW2.
Join Pete as he unveils the fascinting wartime history of a sleepy West Sussex village thrust into WWII. Discover how Ferring's residents, from wealthy Londoners to everyday folk, navigated wartime regulations under the watchful eye of Constable Jupp. Hear remarkable stories of POWs involved in the "Great Escape" and how community spirit thrived through the WI and local theatre.
An unmissable evening revealing how coastal village life persevered during Britain's darkest hour.
Do come and join us in welcoming Pete to Shoreham Fort, where you will find a hot drink waiting for you which is included in the price.
Doors will be open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Please note this is a ticketed event and spaces are limited:
Tickets £8.00 – Book via Eventbrite
Work Day and Food For Fort open
Saturday 27th September, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
More hands makes light work so if you’d like to join our Fort Family and help us make a real difference to this Unique Scheduled Ancient Monument then please come along and say Hi or contact us.
We’ll be on site between 11 and 16:00
There really is a task for everyone.
Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history.
The charity is run solely by volunteers for no personal gain so it would be great if you can join our team.
October 2025
Work Day and Food For Fort open
Saturday 11th October, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
More hands makes light work so if you’d like to join our Fort Family and help us make a real difference to this Unique Scheduled Ancient Monument then please come along and say Hi or contact us.
We’ll be on site between 11 and 16:00
There really is a task for everyone.
Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history.
The charity is run solely by volunteers for no personal gain so it would be great if you can join our team.
Tin Hut Talk - The Early Development of Tanks and the Lessons Learnt in World War I
Thursday 16th October, 06:30 pm — Shoreham Fort
This month's Tin Hut Talk guest speaker is Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Geoffrey Vesey Holt MBE, with his fascinating talk on The Early Development of Tanks and the Lessons Learnt in World War I
Geoffrey, Royal Tank Regiment, was the very first speaker we had for our Tin Hut Talks series and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him back with us again to close this season’s talks, where you will discover how Britain revolutionised warfare in just 14 months!
Join Geoffrey as he reveals how 'Mother', the first tank, broke the deadly stalemate of trench warfare. From Churchill's vision to the engineering brilliance of d'Eyncourt, Tritton and Wilson, learn how British innovation transformed the Western Front and helped secure victory against Germany. Follow the evolution from 'Mother' to the Mark IV and V tanks that brought surprise back to the battlefield at Cambrai and Amiens, ultimately delivering a decisive blow to German forces.
Don't miss this captivating exploration of a remarkable military achievement!
Do come and join us in welcoming Geoffrey back to Shoreham Fort, where you will find a hot drink waiting for you which included in the price.
Doors will be open from 18:30 for a 19:00 start.
Please note this is a ticketed event and spaces are limited:
Tickets £8.00 – Book via Eventbrite
Work Day and Food For Fort open
Saturday 25th October, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
More hands makes light work so if you’d like to join our Fort Family and help us make a real difference to this Unique Scheduled Ancient Monument then please come along and say Hi or contact us.
We’ll be on site between 11 and 16:00
There really is a task for everyone.
Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history.
The charity is run solely by volunteers for no personal gain so it would be great if you can join our team.
November 2025
Work Day and Food For Fort open
Saturday 22nd November, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
More hands makes light work so if you’d like to join our Fort Family and help us make a real difference to this Unique Scheduled Ancient Monument then please come along and say Hi or contact us.
We’ll be on site between 11 and 16:00
There really is a task for everyone.
Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history.
The charity is run solely by volunteers for no personal gain so it would be great if you can join our team.
December 2025
Work Day and Food For Fort open
Saturday 6th December, 11:00 am — Shoreham Fort
More hands makes light work so if you’d like to join our Fort Family and help us make a real difference to this Unique Scheduled Ancient Monument then please come along and say Hi or contact us.
We’ll be on site between 11 and 16:00
There really is a task for everyone.
Food for Fort will be open too with every penny going back into maintenance, education and preserving history.
The charity is run solely by volunteers for no personal gain so it would be great if you can join our team.