What are the opening times?
| Dates | Opening Times | Opening Days |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar-30 Sep | 10am-6pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1-31 Oct | 10am-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan | Last admission 45 minutes before closing |
How much does it cost?
Adult:
£4.50
Children:
£3.50
Concession:
£3.50
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £12.50
How do I get there?
Address:
Kent - ME2 4XG
Road Access:
At Upnor, on unclassified road off A228
Train Access:
Strood 2 miles
Bus Access:
ASD 197 from Chatham railway station; otherwise Arriva/Nu-Venture191-3 Chatham - Hoo, alight Wainscott, then 1 mile
Accommodation
Map Location:
Cycle Routes:
Telephone:
01634 718742 or 01634 338110 when castle is closed
What facilities are available?
Facilities Available:
Facilities Details:
Toilets: Not suitable for wheelchair users; 4 steps.
Access:
Access to castle: Via ramp from road, cobbled drive, and 5 steep steps or 4 shallow steps into Barrack Block (ticket point); 90m hoggin drive to castle and 3 steps down to drawbridge. Ground floor level but stairs to first floor. Small threshold step to courtyard and short ramp into Magazine block.
Grounds: Accessible on impacted gravel and cobble paths; short grass with some slopes. Benches provided.
Grounds: Accessible on impacted gravel and cobble paths; short grass with some slopes. Benches provided.
Parking:
100m from entrance; gravel surface. Disabled visitors may be set down at the gate; 2 spaces for disabled drivers in the drive.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Cannon and powder barrels to touch in castle; river and boat sounds in grounds.
Hearing Impaired Visitors:
Audio tour with hearing loop included in admission price.
Further Info
Parking located at a slight distance from the castle, park before the village; Dogs on leads only in restricted areas
Managed by Medway Council
Audio guide (small charge).
Disabled access (grounds only).
