Christmas on the Island

Search IOW Guide

Bembridge Fort Open Day Guided Tours

Book a guided Bembridge Fort tour during the Open Day to explore tunnels, hidden areas and historic spaces with the new tour hosts.

Past event · Sunday 7 June 2026

These are the historical details. If this event returns in 2027, the new details are not published yet.

Browse the June 2026 archiveSee current events

Bembridge Fort Open Day guided tours take visitors beyond the main parade ground at Bembridge Fort, with access to tunnels, hidden areas and historic spaces that are not part of a casual look around the site.

Tours run through the day between 11:30 and 16:00 and last about an hour. The organisers flag uneven terrain, lots of steps, dark areas, narrow tunnels and confined spaces, so this is one for confident visitors aged 12 and over rather than pushchairs or anyone who needs step-free access.

The £20 tour ticket includes Open Day entry, and advance booking matters because slots are limited. For heritage and history fans, it is the chance to see the working bones of the fort rather than just the views from Culver Down. Wear suitable footwear and expect a proper look behind the public face of the place.

Organised by Bembridge Fort Trust