Fort Paull, the historic visitor attraction in Hull that closed in 2020, is reopening its gates this weekend, bringing back its charm with a special American classic car show. The heritage site, located on Battery Road, dates back to the 16th century and was once used during World War II for ammunition storage.
The much-anticipated reopening will take place on September 28 and 29, with the car show being the main highlight on Sunday, September 29. The event marks the revival of the iconic site after a proposal to turn it into a caravan park was rejected by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council earlier this year.
Nick Taylor, a former Royal Marine, was hired as a temporary caretaker in October 2023 and joined forces with Nick Moore, who spearheaded a campaign to keep Fort Paull open. Together, the duo secured permission from the site’s owner, Brian Rushworth, to bring the fort back as a visitor attraction, now complete with a museum.
The grand reopening will feature over 100 vintage cars on display, along with access to Fort Paull’s historic tunnels. The fort’s rich history dates back to 1542, with significant additions made during the English Civil War. It was sold by the Ministry of Defence in 1960 and reopened as a museum in 2000, focusing on 500 years of conflict through exhibits and aircraft displays.
The reopening marks a fresh start for Fort Paull, with future events already lined up, including a Halloween ghost walk, a Christmas fayre, and a 1940s-themed weekend. Taylor expressed his excitement about the fort’s new chapter, eager to welcome visitors back to the historic site.
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