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Dover Castle
Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
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Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
Book advance tickets and save 15%
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Uncover the incredible history of England’s mightiest castle. A day out at Dover Castle is a day out you’ll never forget.
With just one ticket you’ll practice defending your own castle and burn off some energy in the Siege Play Area, climb the Medieval Great Tower to discover the pomp and pageantry of King Henry II’s court or take a tour in the Secret Wartime Tunnels where the story of Operation Dynamo is brought to life. Walk to the newly opened viewpoint for that perfect selfie or group photo with the castle in the background, and round off your day with delicious food and drink in one of the cafés.
Check out our Events page for the latest action packed events happening year round.
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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?
Upcoming events
Sat 23 - Sun 31 May 2026
10am - 5pm
Sat 30 May 2026
11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
10am - 5pm
Guidebook: Dover Castle
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Knights Templar Church, Dover
1.01 miles from Dover Castle
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1.06 miles from Dover Castle
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5.74 miles from Dover Castle
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Western Heights, Dover
1.06 miles from Dover Castle
Deal Castle
7.13 miles from Dover Castle
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11.05 miles from Dover Castle
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