Landguard Fort IP11 3TW
Free for EH members
Open: Seasonal - See website
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About:
Landguard Fort defends the approach to Harwich Harbour, a safe haven for shipping. It was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, by the Dutch in 1667, who were repulsed by the Royal Marines in their first land battle. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century, with substantial additional 19th and 20th-century outside batteries. It was manned through both World Wars and played an important anti-aircraft role during the Second World War. In 1951 two of the old gun casemates were converted into a 'Cold War' control room. The fort was disarmed and closed in 1956.

Dog Friendly:
dogs are welcome on leads except in the gift shop and the tearoom. A water bowl is available for dogs. 

Entry Charge:
Variable prices (see website)

Parking:
Limited free parking spaces are available in front of the fort, 10 metres from the main entrance. Approximately 10 spaces, not marked, including 2 for blue badge holders. Public pay-and-display parking, not managed by English Heritage, can be found opposite the fort (across the road, approximately 50 metres away). Coaches and minibuses can park at the fort, although spaces are not allocated.

Facilities:
Food and drink
Shop 
Picnic area
Toilets
Gardens
Exhibition
Museum

Notes:
Disabled visitors can be set down near the fort entrance - no prior arrangement is necessary.
Access to the ground floor levels of the fort is possible for those in wheelchairs - including to the tunnels. Assistance may be required with entry to a few rooms where ramps have not yet been fitted to the threshold. 24 of the 32 audio tour points are on the ground floor, including two video rooms. Access to the first floor is by about 20 relatively shallow steps in five separate locations. One set of steps has a partial handrail only. If this is a problem please ask to be directed to a more suitable access point. Please note, there is no lift. There is no public access to the second floor.
Pathways and surfaces within the fort include gravel, grass, concrete and asphalt which may be slippery when wet.

Contact:
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Tel: 0370 3331181