Events at Dover Castle

Sat 18 & Sun 19 May 2013
Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013 (bank holiday)
Dover castle's popular WWII weekend is back with a bang, so come along and witness an explosive WWII battle. Soak up the atmosphere as the castle returns to 1940's. Walk through military encampments and get up close to a full size replica spitfire.

Every Weekend in June
Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Every Weekend in July
Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Thu 25 Jul - Mon 2 Sep 2013 (bank holiday)
Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jul 2013
Join us for the ultimate in competitive historical combat as 4 teams, each of 12 armoured Knights, attempt to emerge victorious from a recreated Crest Melee. Watch as the combatants fight with shield and club in a genuine contest of skill and strength.

Sat 10 & Sun 11 Aug 2013
Witness the might from the Roman Army as it invades Dover Castle! Tremble in the face of the formidable Ermine Street Guard and be thrilled by the skills of the of Roman cavalry. Kids will love the chance to train to be a gladiator and play Roman games.

Sat 24 - Mon 26 Aug 2013 (bank holiday)
Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor?

Every Weekend in September
Over the course of the weekend, visit the Great Tower and meet members of King Henry II's royal court. Immerse yourself in the pomp, pageantry and intrigue of medieval court life as you interact with a host of characters including the King himself!