River Cruises on the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle

Take a trip back in time aboard Britain’s last coal-fired paddle steamer.

Built in 1924 for service on the River Dart, the Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle operates from Thunderbolt Pier at The Historic Dockyard and offers a relaxing interlude on the River Medway for visitors.

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PS Kingswear Castle operates half hour cruises at lunch time on most days from May to September.

Full details of sailings can be found on the above website or at our Admissions Desk on arrival.

Individual tickets are available at our Admissions Desk on arrival at the following up-grade prices:

• Adult £5.00
• Concession/Child £4.00
• Family £12.00
  

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From the River Medway you’ll see the riverfronts of famous building slips, the ramparts of Queen Elizabeth’s castle at Upnor, the river steps where Nelson joined the Royal Navy, and the scene of the infamous Dutch victory in the ‘Battle of Chatham’ – known to the English as the Dutch Raid!