Dover Castle
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Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)

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Address
Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU

Things to do at Dover Castle

  • Secret Wartime Tunnels

    Explore Second World War history with a guided tour through the Secret Wartime Tunnels where ‘Operation Dynamo’ was masterminded.

  • The Great Tower

    At the heart of Dover Castle, Henry II's Great Tower holds lavish interiors created by an army of master craftsmen. Discover for yourself what medieval royal life was really like.  

  • Siege Play Area

    Let your little soldiers take on the castle in our brand new action-packed, siege-themed play area.

  • Dover Castle Under Siege Exhibition

    Dive into the forgotten tale of the 1216-17 siege as it comes to life in our brand new interactive exhibition.

  • Picture Perfect

    Visit the 'Spur' viewpoint for stunning panoramic castle views and the ultimate selfie backdrop.

  • Enjoy a treat at one of our cafés

    Whether you are after a coffee, ice cream, light bite, cream tea or full meal, we have something for everyone at our two cafés and other outlets around the site. 

Upcoming events

A group of people solve puzzles around a table in an escape room

The Bunker escape room

Experience a fully-immersive escape room, deep within the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Muster your friends, family and colleagues, and work together as a group to try to make it to the safety of the bunker.

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A cloaked figure stands in the throne room at Dover Castle.

Heirs and Spares Performances

It's 1183, there's a succession crisis and King Henry II needs your help.

Witness scenes, overhear conversations, sniff out clues and present evidence. It will be up to the king himself to decide which of his sons are faithful and which are traitors!

Performances run on weekends and bank holidays from 23 May - 12 July (excluding 20 and 21 June) and are included with your general admission to the castle.

You can find more information about timings when you arrive on site.

Dover Castle guidebook

Guidebook: Dover Castle

Price: £6

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