Fort Luton
Fort Luton
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Richard T
4 bijdragen
aug. 2022
Live nearby so attended for an Open Day there recently. Also combined with a Classic Car event.
Really good and interesting museums with quality varied displays.
had a good insight into local history and the part that this fort played in that.
Really good and interesting museums with quality varied displays.
had a good insight into local history and the part that this fort played in that.
Geschreven op 26 augustus 2022
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK1.104 bijdragen
mei 2022
We visited Fort Luton on a Sunday afternoon in May during one of its monthly open days. We have visited the fort a number of times over the years when under the stewardship of previous owners and have seen it change from an abandoned Victorian fort to its current guise as a military museum. We drove to the fort and there is a large (free) car park available here though this can get busy when the adjacent school is being used. Public busses also serve the area.
Visitors entering the fort cross a short bridge across the (dry) moat which regrettably has been partly filled by a previous owner, there is a small fee for entry collected on the gate (£3 per adult on the day of our visit). Upon entry, the visitor is confronted by a row of concrete ‘casemate’ rooms flanked on either side by a ‘through’ tunnel giving access to the rear of the fort.
The casemates contain a good size café with seating, and in another room there is a good Royal Navy themed exhibit with memorabilia relevant to the area as Chatham is a former Royal Dockyard town.
The main attraction for visitor are the two tunnels which contain an in depth exhibition of World War 1 and 2 artefacts (some on loan from other collections), and also some former exhibits from the fort’s days as a model museum. The tunnels themselves are accessed via ramps and are well lit. The exhibits are professionally presented all labelled and with a short explanation as well and for us these tunnels warranted the entrance fee on their own merit. One of the tunnels contained a room with a more focused exhibition of artefacts from the ‘home front’ in the 2nd World War and it is sobering to think that these items would have been used by ordinary people in those dark times.
A ramp up from the casemates gives access to the higher levels of the fort and here the visitor will find a small play area for younger children and also picnic area complete with tables and chairs close to a pond which was very pleasant in the afternoon sun. It is possible to walk around about three quarters of the fort perimeter admiring the elevated views over the Luton valley though the view into the moat is blocked by trees and foliage. This area was not very busy on the day of our visit and it was nice to listen to the wild birds singing in the trees
During our visit, we were fortunate to speak to the owner of the fort and found him to be very friendly, committed and enthusiastic about his project and ideas for the future.
We had an enjoyable visit to the fort and would recommend it to others. A visit here would make a cost effective trip for a young family looking for and attraction offering something ‘different’ and would also appeal to those interested in 20th century military history. It also gives the chance to wander around Chatham’s last remaining (publicly) accessible ‘Palmerston Folly’ style forts.
Visitors entering the fort cross a short bridge across the (dry) moat which regrettably has been partly filled by a previous owner, there is a small fee for entry collected on the gate (£3 per adult on the day of our visit). Upon entry, the visitor is confronted by a row of concrete ‘casemate’ rooms flanked on either side by a ‘through’ tunnel giving access to the rear of the fort.
The casemates contain a good size café with seating, and in another room there is a good Royal Navy themed exhibit with memorabilia relevant to the area as Chatham is a former Royal Dockyard town.
The main attraction for visitor are the two tunnels which contain an in depth exhibition of World War 1 and 2 artefacts (some on loan from other collections), and also some former exhibits from the fort’s days as a model museum. The tunnels themselves are accessed via ramps and are well lit. The exhibits are professionally presented all labelled and with a short explanation as well and for us these tunnels warranted the entrance fee on their own merit. One of the tunnels contained a room with a more focused exhibition of artefacts from the ‘home front’ in the 2nd World War and it is sobering to think that these items would have been used by ordinary people in those dark times.
A ramp up from the casemates gives access to the higher levels of the fort and here the visitor will find a small play area for younger children and also picnic area complete with tables and chairs close to a pond which was very pleasant in the afternoon sun. It is possible to walk around about three quarters of the fort perimeter admiring the elevated views over the Luton valley though the view into the moat is blocked by trees and foliage. This area was not very busy on the day of our visit and it was nice to listen to the wild birds singing in the trees
During our visit, we were fortunate to speak to the owner of the fort and found him to be very friendly, committed and enthusiastic about his project and ideas for the future.
We had an enjoyable visit to the fort and would recommend it to others. A visit here would make a cost effective trip for a young family looking for and attraction offering something ‘different’ and would also appeal to those interested in 20th century military history. It also gives the chance to wander around Chatham’s last remaining (publicly) accessible ‘Palmerston Folly’ style forts.
Geschreven op 22 mei 2022
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Karen S
1 bijdrage
apr. 2022 • Gezinnen
I took my 2 grandsons aged 10 and 12 and it was great ..spent nearly 2 hrs.. PPL in uniform were great and very informative.
There was so much to look at. It was a lovely sunny day which was a bonus. Small tea room and a play area for the smaller kids. Great few hrs spent.
There was so much to look at. It was a lovely sunny day which was a bonus. Small tea room and a play area for the smaller kids. Great few hrs spent.
Geschreven op 18 april 2022
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V C
2 bijdragen
apr. 2022 • Gezinnen
We go to a lot of museums, but I don’t often review them. This one deserves the effort.
I thoroughly recommend going when the reenactment society are there, representing men and women at home and abroad. They even had a gentleman representing Prussian soldiers from WW1, reminding everyone that the soldiers and families on all sides were just ordinary people swept up in political wars. The displays in the tunnels include equipment and mementos carried by Russian, Polish, French, Belgian and Germans.
As other reviewers have said, the fort is being restored and the facilities aren’t modern, but the people make it special. I’d rather go to Fort Luton than the Imperial War Museum.
I thoroughly recommend going when the reenactment society are there, representing men and women at home and abroad. They even had a gentleman representing Prussian soldiers from WW1, reminding everyone that the soldiers and families on all sides were just ordinary people swept up in political wars. The displays in the tunnels include equipment and mementos carried by Russian, Polish, French, Belgian and Germans.
As other reviewers have said, the fort is being restored and the facilities aren’t modern, but the people make it special. I’d rather go to Fort Luton than the Imperial War Museum.
Geschreven op 16 april 2022
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SallyAnn McDuff
Westgate-on-Sea, UK771 bijdragen
nov. 2019 • Stellen
Went here on an open weekend and was surprised at what we found. Tucked away and not really even seen from the road
So many hidden treasures here. Lots of artefacts from Germany, France and England through both wars.
A lovely little tea room, toilets and a little room to watch videos.
You can hire this place out.
It’s a hidden treasure and the volunteers are so very friendly and knowledgable.
I feel it just needs to talk more about how important the Fort was and it’s role it played.
It’s two beautiful museums but I still know very little about Fort Luton.
So many hidden treasures here. Lots of artefacts from Germany, France and England through both wars.
A lovely little tea room, toilets and a little room to watch videos.
You can hire this place out.
It’s a hidden treasure and the volunteers are so very friendly and knowledgable.
I feel it just needs to talk more about how important the Fort was and it’s role it played.
It’s two beautiful museums but I still know very little about Fort Luton.
Geschreven op 16 november 2019
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Margaret S
Medway, UK89 bijdragen
mei 2019 • Stellen
Visited yesterday afternoon on an ‘Open Day’ and we were surprised at the number of artefacts and the amount of detailed info on display. We will be back later in the year.
Geschreven op 19 mei 2019
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Robert U
2 bijdragen
mrt. 2019 • Vrienden
Had a great day at the fort. New owners are very friendly and spend over an hour chatting to them about all the work they have been doing and there plans for the fort. Enjoyed chatting to the reenactors there as well.
Geschreven op 27 maart 2019
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK1.104 bijdragen
mrt. 2019 • Stellen
We visited Fort Luton on a Saturday afternoon in March to see how the new owners were presenting the fort. We have visited the fort a number of times over the years when under previous owners but this was our first visit under the current arrangement.
We drove to the fort and there is a large (free) car park available here though this can get busy when the adjacent school is being used. Public busses also serve the area.
First impressions was that the entrance and main buildings of the Fort looked much smarter than we had remembered it. There is a small fee for entry collected on the gate and the visitor will receive a small leaflet showing the layout and a short history of the fort (though we found some of the print on the layout small and difficult to read).
Visitors entering the fort cross a short bridge across the (dry) moat which regrettably has been partly filled by previous owner. On entry, the visitor is confronted by a row of concrete ‘casemate’ rooms flanked on either side by a tunnel giving access to the rear of the fort. Not all of the casemates were accessible to the public on the day of our visit but those that were contained a small café facility and also what appeared to be the base for a first world war re-enactment group (the ‘Royal West Kent’s’ we believe). Members of the re-enactment group were in attendance and seemed happy to talk to visitors and there were some photos to look as well as other authentic equipment. We were told that the casemate interiors are also available for private hire for functions and thought that this would make for a unique experience.
The main attraction for visitor are the two tunnels which contain an in depth exhibition of World War 1 and 2 artefacts (some on loan from other collections), and also some former exhibits from the fort’s days as a model museum. The tunnels themselves are well lit and the exhibits were professionally presented all labelled and with a short explanation as well and for us these tunnels warranted the entrance fee on their own merit. One of the tunnels contained a room with a more focused exhibition of artefacts from the ‘home front’ in the 2nd World War and it is sobering to think that these items would have been used by ordinary people in those dark times.
Exploring the rest of the fort, we were able to walk around the inside of the fort and here is a small play area for younger children and also picnic area close to a pond and fountain which would be very pleasant on a warmer day. It is possible to walk around about three quarters of the fort perimeter looking down into the moat, though there did not appear to be any public access to the moat itself.
During our visit, we spoke in depth to two members of the fort and found them to be very friendly, committed and enthusiastic about their cause and ideas for the future. Clearly the fort is a ‘work in progress’ and has a lot of potential and we would like to visit on a warmer day to more appreciate the grounds of the fort and the marvellous views across the Luton valley from the top.
An enjoyable visit to an attraction given a new lease of life, we certainly wish the new owners success in the future and would recommend a visit here if only out of curiosity.
We drove to the fort and there is a large (free) car park available here though this can get busy when the adjacent school is being used. Public busses also serve the area.
First impressions was that the entrance and main buildings of the Fort looked much smarter than we had remembered it. There is a small fee for entry collected on the gate and the visitor will receive a small leaflet showing the layout and a short history of the fort (though we found some of the print on the layout small and difficult to read).
Visitors entering the fort cross a short bridge across the (dry) moat which regrettably has been partly filled by previous owner. On entry, the visitor is confronted by a row of concrete ‘casemate’ rooms flanked on either side by a tunnel giving access to the rear of the fort. Not all of the casemates were accessible to the public on the day of our visit but those that were contained a small café facility and also what appeared to be the base for a first world war re-enactment group (the ‘Royal West Kent’s’ we believe). Members of the re-enactment group were in attendance and seemed happy to talk to visitors and there were some photos to look as well as other authentic equipment. We were told that the casemate interiors are also available for private hire for functions and thought that this would make for a unique experience.
The main attraction for visitor are the two tunnels which contain an in depth exhibition of World War 1 and 2 artefacts (some on loan from other collections), and also some former exhibits from the fort’s days as a model museum. The tunnels themselves are well lit and the exhibits were professionally presented all labelled and with a short explanation as well and for us these tunnels warranted the entrance fee on their own merit. One of the tunnels contained a room with a more focused exhibition of artefacts from the ‘home front’ in the 2nd World War and it is sobering to think that these items would have been used by ordinary people in those dark times.
Exploring the rest of the fort, we were able to walk around the inside of the fort and here is a small play area for younger children and also picnic area close to a pond and fountain which would be very pleasant on a warmer day. It is possible to walk around about three quarters of the fort perimeter looking down into the moat, though there did not appear to be any public access to the moat itself.
During our visit, we spoke in depth to two members of the fort and found them to be very friendly, committed and enthusiastic about their cause and ideas for the future. Clearly the fort is a ‘work in progress’ and has a lot of potential and we would like to visit on a warmer day to more appreciate the grounds of the fort and the marvellous views across the Luton valley from the top.
An enjoyable visit to an attraction given a new lease of life, we certainly wish the new owners success in the future and would recommend a visit here if only out of curiosity.
Geschreven op 23 maart 2019
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DavySuzy
Chatham, UK16 bijdragen
feb. 2018 • Gezinnen
great Fort although work in progress due to years of neglect by the previous owner, been a few times now and every time i go there is a bit more to see.
Geschreven op 10 juli 2018
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DandD5152
Wigmore, UK15 bijdragen
jun. 2018 • Gezinnen
First time we have maneged to be available to visit Fort Luton. First impressions are a very well restored exhibition with numerous military items well displayed. A lot of effort has been done to restore the site and it shows. Would have liked a bit of information about the site itself, and the efforts that everyone had put in to make it such a well maintained exhibition. Look forward to the next stage in its restoration and will be back again
Geschreven op 10 juni 2018
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