Dover Castle

Unfortunately, due to high winds, Dover Castle will be closed on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December. Our Father Christmas sessions will also not be able to go ahead. Your booking will be automatically refunded and there is no need to contact us. We are very sorry for any disappointment caused.

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Open weekends, 10am - 4pm.

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Visit Dover Castle

  • Secret Wartime Tunnels

    Go deep underground into the tunnels hidden beneath the mighty white cliffs of Dover, where special effects, dramatic projections and real film footage bring the evacuation of Dunkirk to life. 

  • Siege Play Area

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

  • Festive Fun

    Bring the family and get into the holiday spirit at England’s most iconic fortress every weekend in December.

  • Escape Room

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

  • 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.

  • Dumpy Tours

    Step into these tunnels, abandoned in the 1980s, on special guided tours this winter.

What's on

Meet Father Christmas Join Father Christmas at the castle for a magical way to start the festive season 

Festive Fun Experience Dover Castle this Christmas season and join our Victorian fellows for a barrel of laughs and festive fun! 

DUMPY Tours Go deep underground at and discover the Dumpy level on a special guided tunnel tour. 18+ only. 

Members events Enjoy our programme of events exclusively for English Heritage members this season 

Dover Castle Events

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Watch this trailer to see what you can expect when you visit Dover Castle Under Siege.

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Guidebook: Dover Castle

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 Dover Castle Timeline

800 BC - AD 43Iron Age Hillfort

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.

115-40A Roman Lighthouse

The Romans build a lighthouse here to guide ships into the harbour, the base of the fleet patrolling the Channel.

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