For a great family day out in Kent visit Dover Castle, open all year round! Immerse yourself in our dramatic new visitor experience, Operation Dynamo: Rescue from Dunkirk, open now to visitors.
Spectacularly situated above the White Cliffs of Dover this magnificent castle has guarded our shores from invasion for 20 centuries - now you can enjoy a great family day out with a visit to the 'Key to England'.
Explore the darkly atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels now with a vivid recreation of the Dunkirk evacuation, complete with dramatic projections of swooping Spitfires and real film footage. Watch Heart FM's breakfast team James & Charlie as they experience Operation Dynamo.
Enjoy a colourful contrast with the richly-furnished Great Tower, where costumed actors introduce medieval life at King Henry II's court.
With exciting exhibitions, winding tunnels to explore, ghosts to hunt out - and of course restaurants, shops and the space for youngsters to run around - an action-packed, great value day out awaits!
Medieval Quest
Sat 11 - Sun 19 Feb
Heroes wanted to join a host of colourful medieval characters to battle the terrifying dragon. And the reward for returning the lost treasure to the king? Be dubbed a knight of the realm!
Penance, Pilgrims & Politics: the extraordinary genesis of the Great Tower in Dover Castle
Members' Event
Tue 21 Feb
Join historian Paul Pattison on an exploration of the Great Tower and discover the unexpected reason for its construction by Henry II in the 1180s, and hear a behind-the-scenes account of its recent restoration. Light refreshments included.
Free Guided Tours for Members
Fri 24 Feb
Make the most of your membership with English Heritage this winter by joining us for a free special guided tour. Tours are available at a variety of sites and exclusively for members.
For just £46 a year, English Heritage members get free entry to our properties and exclusive discounts.
