Sandown Fort, Victorian coastal fortification in Sandown, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
This granite fortress stands along Sandown Bay, featuring thick stone walls and multiple artillery positions designed for coastal defense purposes.
The fort, completed in 1864, formed part of Lord Palmerston's national defense strategy against potential French naval attacks during the Victorian period.
The structure represents British military engineering of the 1860s, demonstrating the period's defensive architecture with its casemates and heavy gun positions.
Located near the beach at coordinates 50.6605, -1.1391, the fort now functions as part of the Isle of Wight Zoo, open daily to visitors.
The fort required granite blocks weighing up to 6 tons, transported by sea to Brading Harbour before moving overland to the construction site.
Location: Sandown
Inception: September 1864
GPS coordinates: 50.66050,-1.13910
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:34
National Poo Museum
1.9 km
Villa rustica of Brading
1.7 km
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
86 m
Dinosaur Isle
299 m
Bembridge Fort
2 km
Morton Manor
1.6 km
Sandown Barrack Battery
1.9 km
Yaverland Battery
699 m
St. Mary's Church, Brading
2.5 km
Yaverland Manor
1.2 km
Brading Marshes RSPB reserve
2 km
Christ Church, Sandown
1.8 km
Church of St. John the Evangelist, Sandown
1 km
St. John the Baptist Church, Yaverland
1.1 km
Town Hall
1.4 km
The Old Town Hall, Including Lock Up, Stocks And Whipping Post
2.4 km
Pavilion Theatre, Sandown
1.4 km
St Patrick's Church
1.8 km
The Earl Of Yarborough's Monument
2.5 km
Sandown War Memorial
1.1 km
Brading Railway Station Main Building
2 km
Brading Railway Station Footbridge
2 km
Pluto Power Station in the pavilion on Sandown Miniature Golf Course
375 m
Brading War Memorial
2.4 km
Rivoli Picture House
1.4 km
Brading Railway Station Signal Box
2 km
Garnary At Morton Manor
1.6 km
Milestone, Morton, Brading
1.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes