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.
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You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit.
You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount.
Your booking is only for entry to the site or event, and you may need to pay for parking.
Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.
Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.
You can join as a member online or during your visit.
We can’t wait to see you at Dartmouth Castle soon.
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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.