32 Dartmouth Castle


History


Sitting on a promontory where the River Dart meets the English Channel, the castle was begun in 1388 to protect the town and harbour of Dartmouth against French raids during the Hundred Years War. One hundred years later it was strengthened with a gun tower, the first purpose-built coastal artillery fort in Britain. The castle saw fighting during the Civil War and was later updated and re-equipped several times, serving in both World Wars.


Opening Times


23 Mar - 27 Oct: daily 10am - 5pm 28 Oct - 3 Nov: daily 10am - 4pm 4 Nov - 14 Feb: Sat – Sun, 10am - 4pm 15 - 23 Feb: daily, 10am - 4pm 24 Feb - 30 Mar: Sat – Sun, 10am - 4pm 24 - 26 Dec: closed Last entry 30 mins before closing. Entrance prices (differ by season) Non-Members, with Gift Aid: Adult from £8.50 Concession from £7.50 Child from £4.50 Family 2 Adults from £21.50


PLEASE CHECK the website for the latest information on booking tickets, facilities, access and more. www.english-heritage. org.uk/dartmouth-castle or search ‘Dartmouth Castle’ to find out more.


Look out for... If you get the Castle Ferry to the castle be sure to look out for Miranda the Mermaid seated on the rocks not far from the Castle.


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