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The Keep Military Museum

The Keep Military Museum
Bridport Road
DORCHESTER
Dorset
DT1 1RN

Telephone: +44 01305 264066

About

The Keep is the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. Housed in an extraordinary castle-like building, the collection spans 300 years of history over 4 floors. You can walk through a World War One trench, try on uniforms and discover the amazing stories behind the Museum objects, at the end of your visit don’t forget to go onto the roof for amazing views of Dorchester!

We are a family friendly Museum and we attract all ages, we are fully accessible with a lift to every floor (apart from the roof), we encourage people to take photographs and share their visit with us. Due to the nature of our collection only Assistance Dogs are allowed in the building.

We have a small on-site car park which is free of charge for visitors to use. If you are a UK Taxpayer you can Gift Aid your admission and enjoy unlimited free entry for a whole year at no extra cost!

Opening Times

Opening (Winter) (1 October 2019 - 31 March 2020)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed*
Tuesday - Friday	10:00	- 16:30*
Saturday - Sunday	Closed*

Opening (Summer) (1 April 2020 - 30 September 2020)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	10:00	- 17:00*
Sunday	Closed*

* We will be open from 10am-4pm on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and all Bank Holiday Mondays.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
(2a+3c)	£15.00 per ticket
5-16	£2.50 per ticket
Adult	£7.00 per ticket
Concession (OAP)	£5.50 per ticket
Student	£4.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Website

Telephone: +44 01305 264066

TripAdvisor

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Except roof
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

Shop

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Open All Year
Toilets

Key Features

Approx length of visit - 01:30
In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction
Max group size - 30
No Smoking Attraction
Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Languages spoken

French spoken

Parking & Transport

On site parking - Limited
Parking (free) - Limited

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 10
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted

Access Information

PARKING

Parking is provided for visitors

Parking on site

Within about 50 metres of the attraction

Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:

With a ramp

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

Ramp to the main entrance

LIFT

Lift

There is a lift

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:

Gift shop

Information point

Public toilet

Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

Ticket issuing point

STAFF

Disability awareness training for all personnel

GENERAL

Audible alarm system

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility

Some routes

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

View Map

Road Directions

Just off Bridport Road, Dorchester. Some parking at the Museum, or at peak times in the Top ‘o Town public car park.

Website

Telephone: +44 01305 264066

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The Keep Military Museum

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Opening Times

Guide Prices

TripAdvisor

Facilities

Accessibility

Attraction Facilities

Establishment Features

Key Features

Languages spoken

Parking & Transport

Payment Methods

Tours and Demonstrations

Venue Facilities

PARKING

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

LIFT

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

STAFF

GENERAL

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