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 and Something A Little Different
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Tickets from £6.00 - £12.00
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Over 12
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Thursday 9th April 2026
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10:00 - 10:45
Step inside Dover’s Old Town Gaol for a special behind‑the‑scenes tour that uncovers the darker side of Victorian justice. Explore crime and punishment in nineteenth‑century Dover, learn about daily life for prisoners, revisit notable local trials, and hear the story of a remarkable discovery made in the 1920s. The tour also delves into the infamous treadwheel, the era of transportation to Australia, and the building’s later role as a police station and courtroom right up to the 1980s.
This experience is designed for adults and young people aged 12 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that the route includes narrow doorways and uneven surfaces, making it unsuitable for wheelchair users.
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1 Adult ticket
Visit Dover’s Old Town Gaol, on a special behind the scenes tour. Find out about crime in Victorian Dover, the life of prisoners, famous trials and a spectacular discovery in the 1920s. Learn about the notorious treadwheel, transportation to Australia and the later use of the building by Dover Police, and for Court Room trials until the 1980s. For adults and young people age 12 plus. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. This tour includes narrow doorways and some uneven surfaces, so is not suitable for wheelchair users. |
10:00 - 10:45 | £12.00 |
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1 Child (aged 12-17)
Visit Dover’s Old Town Gaol, on a special behind the scenes tour. Find out about crime in Victorian Dover, the life of prisoners, famous trials and a spectacular discovery in the 1920s. Learn about the notorious treadwheel, transportation to Australia and the later use of the building by Dover Police, and for Court Room trials until the 1980s. For adults and young people age 12 plus. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. This tour includes narrow doorways and some uneven surfaces, so is not suitable for wheelchair users. |
10:00 - 10:45 | £6.00 |
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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