New for February Half Term discover The Lost Fort, at Newhaven Fort, East Sussex. Opening 12 February, The Lost Fort is an immersive experience celebrating Newhaven's rich, yet often forgotten, historical link to pre-Roman history.

The focus of the displays and space highlight the wealth of the local history of East Sussex, the Ouse Valley and Newhaven using extensive research and collaboration between the Exhibition Design team and local experts to promote numerous relevant local Ancient History sites

“Portholes to the Past” in the floor and walls hold objects and images, waiting to be discovered. Magnetic boards with stone age inspired magnetic grips will hold paper in place for visitors to produce their own Cave Art; and a Hunter Gatherer Shelter has been constructed using hazel, reeds and natural twine to resemble the remains of a structure found at Streat Lane near Plumpton, Lewes.

Spy Week

12 – 18th February 2018

Attention fellow Sherlocks and 007s, this week at Newhaven Fort you have a secret mission – use your top detective skills to uncover the secrets in the morse-code quiz trail, then head to the dressing-up box, adopt your disguise and take a selfie to show your friends. You will need to get hands-on with the arts and crafts to ensure you have everything you need to be our next top spy. Mission accepted