Hackness Battery and Martello Tower

External access only. The battery and tower are currently closed due to ongoing conservation work. 

Access is only available on one of our guided tours in the summer

1 April to 30 September: Open Monday only for tours at 11am and 1pm. 

Closed 1 October to 31 March.

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Carers' tickets

Visitors with disabilities are charged standard admission rates (adult/concession/child). Proof of disability is not required. Up to two accompanying carers receive free entry per transaction.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.

Parking

The loose gravel car park is level.

Approach to the site

The tower is about 15m from the car park across a road and grassed area.

The visitor centre is a further 200m down a gravel road (with cattle grid) and across a grassed area.

What to expect at the site

The visitor centre is in the barracks. There is a slight threshold into the building, but it is then level inside.

The tower is reached via a set of very narrow and steep metal steps (with handrail).

Inside are a basement level and upper level, both of which are reached via a narrow stone staircase.

Access to the top of the tower is via a metal ladder (with handrail).

Entry to the barracks is over a small threshold. The interior is on the level.

Toilets

The nearest public toilets are at Longhope Pier.

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