Crownhill Fort — Attraction in Plymouth

For your information I was based there in 1968 to 1971 with Strategic Command HQ and Signal Squadron. Our REME unit attached to the Signal squadron to maintain the radio vehicles and trucks. Our workshops were at Coypool further down the A38 but now retail parks and industrial estates. Our accommodation was at Plumer Barracks now flats and houses (Plumer House) a bit further down the road. All our high power radio equipment was used here as the fort was easy to keep secure. I can tell you that when on rota night guard duty it was eerie for two of us as we wander through the tunnels and check the offices are secure. Brings back memories. I must visit one day and see if I can mremeber where anything...

Classic example of how awful planning is in England, especially plymouth. This should be packed full of visitors yet it is hidden inside an awful housing estate that backs onto it on several sides and on others is an industrial estate then commercial premises and a dual carriageway. What could have been an asset has Ben hidden forever behind pure dross. A damning indictment of planning not seeing the wider picture.

Yes the national trust should take this over as it is closed most of the time, so not surprised the landmark trust makes little from it. It is also overgrown on the outside and needs some tlc.

A real waste and great example of how we cock things up big time in England with our...

This early Victorian Fort, operated by the Landmark Trust, is well worth making an effort to visit. They have open days throughout the year, but it is not open on a daily basis. They have live firing of cannons and rifles (all using blanks of course). There are tunnels and rooms aplenty, and two barrack rooms are presented in the 1890's and 1940's style. There are toilets but no catering facilities as such. They even have volunteers who dress up in Victorian clothing. UPDATE: Since posting this, CF now have catering. These are usually outside suppliers who operate from...