Explore the Gun Tower, one of the first purpose-built coastal artillery forts in Britain. See the displays of weaponry and armour, try on helmets and handle cannon balls and shots. You can also see where the original medieval harbour chain was and how it worked, blocking enemy ships from entering the Dart estuary. Look out for interpretation around the castle to discover the story of Dartmouth during the World Wars and don’t miss the open-air platforms for heavy guns and the Victorian gun battery, brought to life with a dramatic sound and light installation.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for help with funding the cost of your trip, you can apply for a bursary!
Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Education at English Heritage
Inspire your students in the places where history really happened on a free self-led visit or an expert-led Discovery Visit workshop. The following offers are included as part of The Great British School Trip:
FREE SELF-LED VISITS
You can bring your class to any of our sites entirely free of charge. We offer free entry to pre-booked schools, as well as free planning visits to help you make the most out of your day. Use our free downloadable resources to help with your planning and risk assessment.
EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS
Award-winning and immersive Discovery Visits are available at selected sites from just £100 per session per class. Students of all ages and abilities can meet characters from the past, role-play or handle intriguing objects.
Venue Details
Contact
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dartmouth-castle/schools/
Address
Castle Road, Dartmouth
TQ6 0JN. England
Opening Hours
Please check website for updated opening hours.