Name: Dover Castle
Address: Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
Telephone: 0370 333 1181

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Dover Castle Closed 12/3/26

Dover Castle will be closed tomorrow Thursday 12 March due to dangerously high winds. If you paid for your ticket, we’ll refund you within 10 working days. This will happen automatically, so you don’t need to contact us. We always do everything we can to avoid unexpected closures like this, and we’re really sorry to disappoint you. We hope you’ll be able to visit us on another day soon.

Open Wed - Sun, 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm)

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Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU

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National Lottery Open Week

We’re taking part in National Lottery Open Week to say a huge thank you to National Lottery players everywhere for your support.

On Thursday 12 March at 11am and 1pm, join a guided tour of the Spur area at Dover Castle for free with proof of playing a National Lottery game. Explore the chalk grassland that is currently being restored, and enjoy views of the Western Heights.

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Visit Dover Castle

Secret Wartime Tunnels

Explore Second World War history with a guided tour through the Secret Wartime Tunnels where ‘Operation Dynamo’ was masterminded.
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 newly opened 'Spur' viewpoint for stunning panoramic castle views and the ultimate selfie backdrop.
Escape Room

The clock is running! Can you and your team take on the challenge and escape 'The Bunker' before time is up?