Access at Dartmouth Castle
Please note that the council are currently carrying out building works adjacent to the castle. There is a revised route through the site and visitors currently exit via a narrow spiral staircase – approximately 12 steps. We regret that access is very restricted. If you have a question you'd like to ask us about access or facilities ahead of your visit, please contact a member of the team on 01803 834445 or email Dartmouth.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk and we’d be happy to help.
Advance booking
Book your ticket to Dartmouth Castle online in advance and save at least 10%. You can book your tickets online until 8.45am on the day you want to visit for the price detailed below. You can still buy your ticket when you arrive but you won’t get the discount.
After booking your day ticket, you can arrive at any time within our opening hours and stay for as long as you like.
Some of our sites can get very busy, especially on bank holidays. The quietest times to visit are before 11am and after 2pm.
Your booking is only for entry to your chosen site or event, and at some sites you may need to pay for parking – check the facilities webpage of the property for more information.
Tickets are free for Members, but you can still choose to book if you’d like. Please remember to bring your English Heritage membership card with you. If you’ve lost it or forgotten it, call Customer Services on 0370 333 1181 (Monday to Saturday).
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Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible ToiletsAdult Changing AreaHandrailsEasy-use CutleryAssistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair LoanSite FoldersDog Bowl and ToiletingYes.Wheelchair AccessPlease note that the council are currently carrying out building works adjacent to the castle. There is a revised route through the site and visitors currently exit via a narrow spiral staircase – approximately 12 steps. We regret that access is very restricted. If you have a question you'd like to ask us about access or facilities ahead of your visit, please contact a member of the team on 01803 834445 or email Dartmouth.Castle@english-heritage.org.uk and we’d be happy to help.Disabled ParkingThere is one disable space located in the nearby Pay and Display car park. This car park is not managed by English Heritage.OnSite TransportNo.StairsGround floors have many steps; a helper is recommended. Narrow, steep spiral staircases to upper floors in gun tower. Shop accessed via four steps – assistance advised.Lift AccessNo.Seating And RestpointsSeating points on the Gun Battery and The Gun tower.Pathways Surface And GradientsMost of the pathways on site are very uneven. Steps are also uneven around the site.
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Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible ToiletsHandrailsAssistance Dogs WelcomeBraille GuidesBraille SignageTorchesDog Bowl and ToiletingYes.Handling ObjectsNo.Audio ToursNoTactile ModelsNo.Areas Of Low LightingLow light areas inside the castle.Colour ContrastsNo.Large PrintNo.
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Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs WelcomeVibrating Fire AlarmsTour TranscriptsFilm SubtitlesBSL ToursAudio Installation TranscriptsDog Bowl and ToiletingYes.Induction LoopsInduction loop located in the shop.
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Learning Difficulties
Accessible ToiletsAdult Changing AreaEasy-use CutleryHandling ObjectsNo.Easy Read MaterialNo.Large Print MaterialNo.
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Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use CutleryBottle / Food WarmingHigh Chairs
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Health And Safety
Deep WaterCastle is located on steep cliff overlooking the sea and Dart Estuary.Sheer DropSheer drop to cliff edge outside the site.Slip HazardStone surfaces slippery when wet.Steep SlopeThere are many slopes on and around the site.Steep StairsThere is a spiral staircase to access the Victorian battery, and another steep spiral staircase to access the gun tower roof.