Upnor Castle
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2008
An Elizabethan fort built beside the River Medway in 1559 to defend the Royal Naval Dockyards at Chatham. It was enlarged in 1599, the interior containing examples of ammunition and displays relating to the battle against the Dutch in theMedway in 1667. There are cannons in the grounds, reputedly recovered from ships sunk during the battle. There is also an interpretative model which uses audiovisual displays to graphically illustrate the Dutch raid in 1667.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Road Directions
From theA228:Located off the A228 at Upnor.
Public Transport Directions
FromStroodstation it is2 milestoUpnor Castle.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Soft drinks, ice cream, chocolates and savoury crisps.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Groups Accepted - None.
- Max group size - 150
- Min group size - 20
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups