Dickens House Museum & Information Point
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This lovely old house, once the home of Miss Mary Pearson Strong, on whom Charles Dickens based much of the character of Miss Betsey Trotwood in his novel ' David Copperfield'. It contains Dickens memorabilia prints, costume displays and Victoriana. It has been adapted to commemorate the novelist's association with Broadstairs.
During early 2012 the museum will be closed whilst restorative internal period re- decoration and refurbishment of the house is undertaken and is due to reopen early February to the public in time for Dickens 200th birthday.
There will also be a re-fresh of artefacts displays as part of this which includes Dickens’ own travelling writing slope, ink well, sideboard, letters and other Victorian artefacts and items of clothing from the period, alongside Betsy Trotwood parlour room as described by Dickens in his book, David Copperfield.
As part of the celebrations, work has commenced on restoration of the original Dickens House Nuckles Garden situated on the cliff top at Viking Bay. Work is expected to be completed by Easter and includes re-in statement of the surrounding Victorian iron railings with period garden layout, lawn and planting. Following completion of works in the house and garden it is intended to officially re-open in early June.
Within the museum there is also Visitor Information available including an electronic information kiosk and literature about the area. For those visitors who prefer to speak to one of the Visitor Information Team there is a free phone located within the museum which comes directly through to the team at the Thanet Visitor Information Centre located at The Droit House, Margate
Opening Times
| 2012 - Opening (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
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| Adult | £3.75 |
| Child | £2.10 |
| Family | £10.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From the A255/A256 junction proceed down Broadstairs Road, straight through the traffic lights and on to the High Street. At the bottom of the High Street follow the road left into Albion Street and into the Pay and Display car park at the end of Albion Street. Walk back down Albion Street to Barclays Bank and turn left towards the seafront through Dickens Passage. The museum is on your right.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station: Broadstairs is 1 miles
