Dover Castle

  • Operation Dynamo
  • Great Tower: Explore the medieval court life
Dover Castle Operation Dynamo | Rescue from Dunkirk: Now Open Great Tower | Explore the medieval court life
 
 

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!

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Events At Dover Castle

  • 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.

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Castle Hill, Dover, Kent - CT16 1HU (Directions)

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