OTHER
INFORMATION
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ONBOARD FACILITIES
Kingswear Castle was built in an age when a trip on a paddle steamer was prized for its health giving properties of wide open decks with plenty of fresh air. Half of the upper deck is covered with an awning with roll down canvas side screens for use in inclement weather and there are two saloons below deck and there is a bar and buffet serving light refreshments.
Groups can pre-book a special afternoon tea or Ploughman's lunch. Please ask for a copy of our menu.
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ACCESSIBILITY
As an historic ship, KINGSWEAR CASTLE was not designed for passengers in wheelchairs. Currently, these can be accommodated on the deck only, under the awning, boarding at Rochester Pier where there is a ramp to a pontoon at the same level as KINGSWEAR CASTLE'S main deck.
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WAVERLEY
&
BALMORAL 
The WAVERLEY, the only sea-going paddle steamer in the world, and the BALMORAL, the UK's most widely travelled excursion ship, sail from many resorts around the UK throughout the summer and can carry around 750 passengers on day cruises. When they are on the Thames and Medway they run excursions to meet KINGSWEAR CASTLE. Please ask for details.
The Paddle Steamer
Waverley Web Site
PADDLE
STEAMER PRESERVATION SOCIETY
KINGSWEAR CASTLE is run in association with the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society, a registered charity. All revenue from her sailings is ploughed back into her continued operation and long term preservation and many organisations, companies and individuals including the City of Rochester Upon Medway have contributed and continue to contribute to her future.
KINGSWEAR CASTLE is currently in receipt of grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Manifold Trust towards the cost of a replacement boiler.
If you would like to become a member of the Society or would like to make a donation, please ask for details.
Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
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