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!
Great Tower Sleepover
Fri 18 May 2012
As part of Museums at Night 2012, we invite you to live like royalty as you bed down for the night in King Henry II's Medieval Great Tower, dating back to the 1180's. Enjoy a hearty supper before exploring the cavernous keep. Over 16s only.
World War II Weekend
Sat 2 - Mon 4 Jun 2012
Throughout the day experience living history encampments and witness skirmishes. Practice your drill and learn how to apply a dressing with help of a WWII nurse.
Medieval Siege
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jul 2012
It’s 1216 and Dover Castle is under attack! Witness the castle preparing for battle; everyone is busy from fletchers and blacksmiths crafting their weaponry to the soldiers practicing their skills and testing their armour.
Prices and opening times
Castle Hill, Dover, Kent - CT16 1HU (Directions)
For just £47 a year, English Heritage members get free entry to our properties and exclusive discounts.
