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!
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.
Gruesome Quest
Wed 1 - Tue 7 Aug 2012
Follow the gruesome clues around the castle. Find them all and receive your prize.
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.
