Events at Dover Castle

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!

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.

Members' Event

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.

Wed 29 Feb
English Heritage is offering you a great opportunity to meet one of our specialist authors and get involved in a debate on the chosen subject. Light refreshments will be provided.

Sat 10 Mar
Dare you spend an exclusive evening staying in one of England's most haunted castles? Live like royalty as you bed down for the night in King Henry II's medieval Great Tower, dating back to the 1180s. Enjoy a hearty supper before exploring the keep.

Members' Event

Thu 22 Mar
Focusing on the Cold War use of the tunnels our Curator will set the scene, describing Britain’s first reaction to the new nuclear threat after WWII, combining a special tour of a level not open to the public, original Civil Defence films and photographs.

Members' Event

Fri 23 Mar
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.

Fri 30 Mar
During World War Two, Dover Castle became a frontline fortress and from within the Secret Wartime Tunnels the Coastal and Anti-Aircraft operations rooms controlled the gun batteries. Hear from the experts who will show you where the WWII defences were.