Access at Dartmouth Castle

Access information for the site is listed below. For more information, or if you have particular access needs, please contact us before you visit. Please note that some facilities may require booking in advance.

Advanced booking

You now need to book timed-tickets in advance to visit Dartmouth Castle.

We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking confirmation.

If you’re a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance.

Dartmouth Castle is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10.00-17.00.

The time shown on your ticket is the earliest you can arrive, and you can arrive at any point within an hour of that time. You're then welcome to stay for as long as you like. If you are booked onto the 4 pm slot you will need to arrive within half an hour of that time.

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Mobility / Older Visitors

Accessible Toilets

Adult Changing Area

Handrails

Easy-use Cutlery

Assistance Dogs Welcome

Wheelchair Loan

Site Folders

Dog Bowl and Toileting

Yes.

Wheelchair Access

Access is very restricted for wheelchair users due to the many slopes, spiral staircases and steps on the site. A companion is recommended. Access for wheelchair users to the castle is through areas outside English Heritage’s control.

Disabled Parking

1 disabled parking space located in the Pay and Display car park.

OnSite Transport

No.

Stairs

Ground 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 Access

No.

Seating And Restpoints

Seating points on the Gun Battery and The Gun tower.

Pathways Surface And Gradients

Most of the pathways on site are very uneven. Steps are also uneven around the site.

Blind / Visually Impaired