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The grounds of Dover Castle are open. Takeaway catering is available and our shops are open, but all indoor areas remain closed. Safety measures are in place to keep everyone safe. You need to book your visit in advance. Please keep in mind the government’s latest advice on travelling. Find out more below.
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
See full prices and opening timesTo comply with the latest government guidelines, all indoor areas of Dover Castle including the Great Tower and Secret Wartime Tunnels are currently closed. Visitors can explore the extensive grounds and defences, experience the Battlements Walk and The Keep Yard with special grounds only admission prices.
We've made some changes to help keep you safe, and things might be a little different when you visit. Here's everything you need to know.
On weekends between 12 April and 25 September, we’ll bring the castle’s stories to life with live interpretation in the open air.
During May and June, step back in time to 1941, when Dover Castle found itself at the centre of ‘Hellfire Corner’. The town is under fire from Hitler’s big guns across the channel, and the men and women of Dover Castle have become a shining symbol of British resistance. Meet them, discover their gripping stories and take part in the secret mission they’ve prepared for you.
From July onwards, travel back to the medieval world of courtly intrigue and meet members of Henry II’s court.
Please note that live interpretation is replaced by other exciting activities on event weekends.
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Massive earth ramparts and ditches are constructed, which will provide the foundation for the medieval castle's curtain walls. Regular cross-Channel trading takes place.
The Romans build a lighthouse here to guide ships into the harbour, the base of the fleet patrolling the Channel.