Grey Point Fort, Military coastal fort in Helen's Bay, Northern Ireland.
Grey Point Fort features two enormous 23-foot guns mounted in concrete emplacements overlooking the entrance to Belfast Lough from strategic coastal positions.
The fort, constructed in 1904, served as Northern Ireland's coastal defense headquarters during World War Two, protecting Belfast harbor from potential naval attacks.
Military enthusiasts maintain a museum displaying uniforms, medals, photographs, weaponry, and vintage radio equipment, including an original Bletchley Park receiver.
Visitors can reach the fort via the A2 road, with Helen's Bay Car Park located seven minutes away and Helen's Bay Train Station within a 17-minute walk.
The fort contains three preserved searchlight positions and an original observation post that monitored naval movements through Belfast Lough during wartime operations.
Location: Ards and North Down
Inception: 1904
Address: Fort Road, Helens Bay BT19 1PU BT19 1PU
Website: https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/grey-point-fort-p676461
GPS coordinates: 54.67518,-5.74184
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:01
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