A world-class venue in the heart of Dover

The Maison Dieu is open to the public seven days a week, except for private event days – please check before visiting.

Dates the Maison Dieu is closed to the public:

• Tuesday 6 October - closed all day
• Wednesday 21 October - closed from 2pm
• Saturday 24 October - closed all day

Maison Dieu lift currently out of service

The lift at the Maison Dieu is currently out of service, which means the first floor is only accessible via the stairs. We’re working to get the lift back up and running as soon as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Dating back over 800 years and originally a place for pilgrims to rest, this historic building has recently undergone a multi-million-pound restoration and is now an outstanding events and heritage venue for all to enjoy.

Explore the splendour of its beautiful rooms and discover the colourful past of this exceptional Grade-I listed building.

Enjoy a calendar of events. We organise and host a variety of events through the year including music, comedy and panto.

Hire the impressive rooms separately or all together – the magnificent Connaught Hall, the medieval Stone Hall, the more intimate Council Chamber – for private events, such as weddings and parties, or public events, such as performances and exhibitions.

Stay in the gloriously gothic Mayor’s Parlour, the Landmark Trust accommodation, and live the high Victorian dream.

Please note: All open rooms are subject to change depending on private bookings.

Please find further information on access to the site on our accessibility page.