Maison Dieu Special Guided Tours, Heritage Crafts and Cream Teas

07/05/2025 - 20/05/2025 10:00 to 16:00

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Maison Dieu Special Guided Tours, Heritage Crafts and Cream Teas

Give the gift of history this festive season with a special guided tour of Dover’s stunning Maison Dieu! It’s the perfect gift for heritage or art enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Why not add a cream tea or heritage crafts activity inspired by the restoration of William Burges’ fabulous decorative scheme to round off a special day. There are plenty of options to choose from…

Maison Dieu Highlights Tour - FULLY BOOKED
Wed 7 May, 10am - 11am

Enjoy an in-depth tour of the Maison Dieu with an expert guide to discover the story of this incredible building and its recent transformation. See the medieval Stone Hall with its dazzling stained-glass, the Connaught Hall with its spectacular William Burges ceiling and other fine rooms including the Courtroom and Council Chamber. Find out about the ambitious project to clean and conserve its historic oil paintings, Victorian furniture and fragile regimental colours. Hear fascinating stories of the building and its people over more than 800 years.

You will receive a beautiful Maison Dieu inspired ticket with your booking.

Adult: £8

Child: £6 (Under 16)

Maison Dieu Highlights Tour and Heritage Crafts Activity

Tues 13 May 10am – 12pm

Enjoy an in-depth tour of the Maison Dieu with an expert guide to discover the story of this incredible building and its recent transformation. See the medieval Stone Hall with its dazzling stained-glass, the Connaught Hall with its spectacular William Burges ceiling and other fine rooms including the Courtroom and Council Chamber. Find out about the ambitious project to clean and conserve its historic oil paintings, Victorian furniture and fragile regimental colours. Hear fascinating stories of the building and its people over more than 800 years.

Follow your tour with an extra-special art activity, stippling a colourful dragon, parrot or flower design, using the stencils and heritage paints used by Arte Conservation to re-instate the William Burges decorative scheme. It's great fun and suitable for all abilities.

You will receive a beautiful Maison Dieu inspired ticket with your booking.

Adult: £15

Child: £11 (Under 16)

Tickets available to buy from Dover museum reception.

Maison Dieu Highlights Tour and Cream Tea - FULLY BOOKED
Mon 19 May, 1pm to 3pm

Enjoy an in-depth tour of the Maison Dieu with an expert guide to discover the story of this incredible building and its recent transformation. See the medieval Stone Hall with its dazzling stained-glass, the Connaught Hall with its spectacular William Burges ceiling and other fine rooms including the Courtroom and Council Chamber. Find out about the ambitious project to clean and conserve its historic oil paintings, Victorian furniture and fragile regimental colours. Hear fascinating stories of the building and its people over more than 800 years.

Finish your visit in style with a cream tea, as you relax and soak up the ambience of this incredible building.

You will receive a beautiful Maison Dieu inspired ticket with your booking.

Adult: £14

Child: £12 (Under 16)

Maison Dieu Highlights Tour, Heritage Crafts Activity and Cream Tea
Tuesday 20 May, 1pm to 4pm

Enjoy an in-depth tour of the Maison Dieu with an expert guide to discover the story of this incredible building and its recent transformation. See the medieval Stone Hall with its dazzling stained-glass, the Connaught Hall with its spectacular William Burges ceiling and other fine rooms including the Courtroom and Council Chamber. Find out about the ambitious project to clean and conserve its historic oil paintings, Victorian furniture and fragile regimental colours. Hear fascinating stories of the building and its people over more than 800 years.

Follow your tour with an extra-special art activity, stippling a colourful dragon, parrot or flower design, using the stencils and heritage paints used by Arte Conservation to re-instate the William Burges decorative scheme. It's great fun and suitable for all abilities.

Finish your visit in style with a cream tea, as you relax and soak up the ambience of this incredible building.

You will receive a beautiful Maison Dieu inspired ticket with your booking.

Adult: £21

Child: £17 (Under 16)

Tickets available to buy from Dover museum reception.

For any queries please contact us at: Maison.Dieu@dover.gov.uk