Written by Kathryn
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
Big, fun swing in the elegant Connaught hall. The food bowls were delicious.
Description
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Walks & Tours, Child-Friendly and Daytime
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Tickets from £1.00 - £12.00
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Designed for children aged 4 to 12
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Thu, 9th Apr 2026 @ 13:00 - 13:45
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13:00 - 13:45
Step inside the cells of Dover’s Victorian prison on a spooky, behind‑the‑scenes interactive tour. Learn about the infamous treadwheel, discover what life was like for child prisoners and the punishments they faced, and have your own mug‑shot taken beside the original height‑measuring stick. Get hands‑on with real prison artefacts and dress up to take part in a mini courtroom trial, held in the Council Chamber.
Designed for children aged 4 to 12 and their parents or carers. Please note that the tour includes narrow doorways and uneven surfaces, and is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Offers
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Tickets/Times
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Unlocking Dover Gaol: 1 adult + 1 free child (under 12)
Visit the cells of Dover’s Victorian prison, on a spooky behind the scenes interactive tour. Find out about the notorious treadwheel, the life of child prisoners and their punishments. Have a mug-shot taken next to the original measuring stick, investigate prison artefacts and dress-up to take part in a mini courtroom trial. For children age 4 to 12, their parents and carers. This tour includes narrow doorways and some uneven surfaces, so is not suitable for wheelchair users. |
13:00 - 13:45 | £12.00 |
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Unlocking Dover Gaol: 1 adult
Visit the cells of Dover’s Victorian prison, on a spooky behind the scenes interactive tour. Find out about the notorious treadwheel, the life of child prisoners and their punishments. Have a mug-shot taken next to the original measuring stick, investigate prison artefacts and dress-up to take part in a mini courtroom trial. For children age 4 to 12, their parents and carers. This tour includes narrow doorways and some uneven surfaces, so is not suitable for wheelchair users. |
13:00 - 13:45 | £12.00 |
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Unlocking Dover Gaol: 1 child (under 12)
Visit the cells of Dover’s Victorian prison, on a spooky behind the scenes interactive tour. Find out about the notorious treadwheel, the life of child prisoners and their punishments. Have a mug-shot taken next to the original measuring stick, investigate prison artefacts and dress-up to take part in a mini courtroom trial. For children age 4 to 12, their parents and carers. This tour includes narrow doorways and some uneven surfaces, so is not suitable for wheelchair users. |
13:00 - 13:45 | £1.00 |
Location
Address
Maison Dieu -Dover's Town Hall, Maison Dieu, Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1DL
Organiser
Dover district council
Maison Dieu is owned and operated by Dover District Council
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