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Fort Paull Museum and its collection

Fort Paull Museum
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Fort Paull is a historical gun battery situated on the north bank of the Humber, near the village of Paull, downstream from Hull in northern England. This strategic location has seen the construction of batteries by notable figures such as Henry VIII and Charles I during significant periods in history like the Civil War and the Napoleonic Wars. The current fort, built between 1861 and 1864, is of a pentagonal design and is one of the Palmerston Forts.

Fort Paull's Role in the World Wars

During the interwar period, Fort Paull served as a training base. Its role evolved during the Second World War when it was converted into a magazine to serve the Russian convoys. A degaussing station was also added during this time. These changes reflect the fort's adaptability and its significant role in military history.

Restoration and Opening of Fort Paull Museum

After being released from the Ministry of Defence and closed down in 1960, Fort Paull was taken over by a group of volunteers known as the Friends of Fort Paull in 1964. They began the process of restoring the fort and transforming it into a heritage museum. After years of hard work and dedication, Fort Paull finally opened its doors to the public in 2000, offering visitors a glimpse into its rich history.

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Fort Paull Museum
Battery Road
HU12 8FP Paull

Visitor information Fort Paull Museum

Opening hours

Summer Opening Times, 1 Mar – 31 Oct: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Winter, 1 Nov – 28 Feb.

Admission

Adults£6.00
Children£5.00
Concession£5.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children)£18.00

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Coffee
Restaurant
Child-friendly

Location & Map

Battery Road, Paull

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Exhibitions

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Fort Paull Museum Reviews

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    Matthew • 24 Sept 2025

    After having visited recently, there was an occurrence that happened onsite that was dealt with incredibly poorly.

    My family and I were so looking forward to this day and it was completely tarnished by the occurrence and the way it was dealt with by staff onsite.

    I was willing to put up with it at the time but the toilets are disgusting. No hot water and dirty.

    For somewhere that serves food, I'd be interested to know more about hygiene ratings.

    Stairs going down to various areas were incredibly slippery and dangerous due to the rain. There were ropes to hold onto when going up and down stairs but the look of them didn't give me much reassurance that they'd remain secure if I fell and relied on them to 'save me.

    A lot of the areas were in major need of restoration, with various displays falling apart.

    From the responses I have had, it continues to demonstrate the unprofessional nature of this business. The toilets weren't in a disgusting state due to mud. There were toilets in the form of portable toilets that had no water whatsoever. They also didn't have any disinfectant to flush the toilets with and so the stench was repulsive. The cabin wasn't in a much better state.

    The business and its hygiene shouldn't fall apart the moment there is a bit of rain. Let's not call it a storm, it was light rain at the time that I experienced these toilets.

    I gave it a few days before leaving this review as the previously mentioned 'occurrence' was ongoing and I was hoping that it would be resolved more amicably than it was.

    Visited on 20 Sept 2025

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