Fort Victoria, Military fort in Freshwater, United Kingdom.
Fort Victoria stands on the western coast of Isle of Wight, featuring preserved brick casemates and commanding views across the Solent waterway.
Prince Albert contributed to the design of Fort Victoria in the 1850s as part of defensive measures to protect Portsmouth from potential French invasion.
The fort includes an exhibition about HMS Gladiator's collision with SS St Paul in 1908, presenting maritime artifacts and historical documentation.
Visitors can access multiple indoor attractions within the fort, including a reptilarium, planetarium, museum, and cafe with designated parking facilities.
The fort maintains its original cannon within a brick casemate, demonstrating nineteenth-century coastal defense engineering and military architecture.
Location: Freshwater
Website: http://fortvictoria.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.70670,-1.52111
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:57
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