Family Fun Day 2026
Sunday 28th June
11am – 4pm
Fort Purbrook
Peter Ashley Lane, Portsdown Hill Road, PO6 1BJ
Adults £8* | Under 16’s Free (*incl online booking fee)
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON…
Fort Purbrook
Peter Ashley Lane, Portsdown Hill Road, PO6 1BJ
Adults £8* | Under 16’s Free (*incl online booking fee)
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON…
Remember Adults £8* and Children Under 16 free (* incl online booking fee)


On Sunday 28th June we are opening the Fort Purbrook gates again to welcome our community to our Open Day!

Arena Displays
Have a go activities
Soft Play for the Under 5’s
Food Vendors
Stalls
Tour the Tunnels
Judo
Laser Tag
Archery
Rifle Shooting
Climbing
Assault Course
Pony Rides
Some images from previous Family Fun Days…
Family Fun Day FAQs
Our gates open at 11am and the day finishes at 4pm.
Yes, there will be limited parking in the adjacent fields. ( approx. 600 spaces)
Please note the ground is uneven.
This is on a first come first served basis.
We strongly recommend car sharing or using public transport.
No charge for parking.
However donations are always welcome!
Local buses are number 7 and number 20 which stop at the bottom of the Peter Ashley Lane in Crookhorn Lane.
Nearest train stations are Havant or Cosham.
Yes, disabled parking is available outside the Fort.
Please note that there is a short walk to the entrance and the parade ground is up an incline.
Our guides will be running taster tours of the tunnels – spaces will be limited.
On arrival, head over to the Information Room in the Courtyard where times and sign up details will be displayed.
Due to the nature of the tunnels and terrain, we advise sturdy footwear.
* Donations welcome *
Yes, Fort Purbrook parade ground is accessible for wheelchairs.
Disabled toilets are available.
Please not that due to the nature of this Victorian Fort there are uneven surfaces and inclines.
For any ticket queries including if you have already purchased tickets, contact our ticket partner Eventbrite.
Yes. You will be given a wristband when you leave to enable you to get back in.
Tickets will ONLY be available in advance via the link to Eventbrite. Tickets are non-refundable as per the event terms and conditions.
Tickets will not be available on the day.
Rides will start at 11:30
The queue will close at 15:00
The food stalls will accept card payments but please bring plenty of cash as well. There are no cash machines on site.
Friendly dogs are welcome providing they are well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.
There are livestock ( sheep and horses) at the Fun Day.
Should your dog become a nuisance to others or the livestock, you will be asked to leave.
Please clean up after your dog!
The Fun Day will go ahead come rain or shine.
Only in the event of a storm will we consider cancelling.
We will post updates on social media and to the ticket holders.
Bring all the family ready to have fun!
We advise to dress for all weathers (areas of the Fort can be chilly, even mid summer)
Open toed sandals and crocs are not suitable for taking part in our activities.
Even though we will have seating available, there’ll be plenty of room to bring a picnic rug to sit on.
Refillable water bottle, hat and suncream too!
The activities run by us are free, with the exception of the Pony Rides which are £1
There will be stalls e.g. face painting, coconut shy that will have a charge.
Tickets should be received by email within 5 minutes of purchase. ( check junk/spam folder)
Contact Eventbrite if you still haven’t received them.
Refreshments will be available along with fresh oven baked pizzas, delicious burgers and ice cream treats from the icecream van. (veggie options too!)
Come and join us for our annual Family Fun Day Out…
Remember Adults £8* and Children Under 16’s FREE (*incl online booking fee)
Children under 16 are free. They will still need a ticket and must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years old.
No alcohol will be sold at our Fun Day.
For your security, bag searches may take place upon entry.
The Fun Day will go ahead rain or shine.