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

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Tunnels opening update

The Operation Dynamo section of the Secret Wartime Tunnels is currently closed for essential maintenance. The Underground Hospital open, but is not accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter.

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

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Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU

Book early to save up to 15%

Things to do at Dover Castle

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.
WWI Fire Command Post

On Saturdays at 12.30pm and 1.30pm join our uniformed volunteers as they fire Dover Castle's 3-inch gun from the First World War fire command post.
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

Halloween half-term at Dover Castle

Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2026 10am - 4pm

A group of performers in medieval style costumes perform in front of Dover Castle's walls.

Check out our live performances on weekends

The feast is over and the important guests have gone home ... but someone has to clear up!

Meet the people who keep Dover Castle running as they clean up after the night before and prepare the household for the winter ahead. Discover the realities of medieval hunting and harvest, lend a hand with everyday castle tasks, and help a travelling Troubaritz whose hopes of finding a wealthy patron haven't quite gone to plan.

With songs, stories, and music, discover what life was like for the people who lived and worked at medieval Dover Castle.

Join us for daily performances in the Great Tower on weekends until the end of September.

A man and a woman walk along a grass path with a huge castle behind them

Dover Castle itineraries

Want to make the most of your visit at Dover Castle no matter how long you have there? We've pulled together itineraries depending on if you're going to be on site for 1 hour, 3 hours or 5 hours.

However long you're staying, there's plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages to have a memorable time.

Check out our itineraries

Unlock history | Moments from Dover Castle

Crowning the white cliffs high above the Channel, Dover Castle is ‘the Key to England’ and has so many stories to tell. Attractions across the site help you relive the most dramatic moments in its 2,000 year history.

Check out this video to inspire you for your own visit.

Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount.

Plan your car-free travel to Dover Castle