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🎅On weekends between 30th November - 22nd December, visit England’s iconic castle this Christmas and you’ll get extra festive fun included with your admission! Enjoy live stories and plays, hands-on activities, and a trail based on A Christmas Carol where you’ll discover the castle’s ghosts from past, present, and future!

Dover Castle is an icon of England that towers above the famous White Cliffs of Dover, and its rich history as well as exciting events make it the perfect family day out, and an great way to explore history.

It’s sits as a mighty fortress that has seen many tragic events pass through, most famously it was the centre of the crucial effort to evacuate thousands of troops from the beach of Dunkirk during WW2.

Go on a journey through history and learn all about who walked the halls of the castle before you. Roam the Great Tower and uncover the colourful world of Henry II, then climb to the very top and enjoy amazing views. Follow the story of a wounded pilot fighting for his life in the secret underground hospital, and don’t miss the chance to relive the tension and triumph of the Dunkirk evacuation, which was masterminded from these very tunnels during the dark days of May 1940.

Discover the story of Dunkirk in an immersive exhibition in the Secret Wartime Tunnels

Relive the gruesome atmosphere on a tour of the Underground Hospital

Explore the medieval recreated rooms of the Great Tower and climb to the roof for amazing views

Get hands on and try your hand at Morse Code to spot enemy ships

Roam the castle grounds with mighty battlements, a Roman lighthouse and Saxon church.

Plus, new for 2024,” Dover Castle under Siege” tells the story of an epic siege in the 13th century. This experience immerses visitors in the story with a new exhibition, a play area and the medieval tunnels where projections and audio installations continue the tale.

Please Note:

• Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking

• Gate-ready e-ticket, simply scan on your mobile

Your ticket includes:

• Day Entry into Dover Castle

Important Information

• There are several eateries tucked within the castle walls offering a wide variety of refreshments to satisfy your appetite.
• Saving based off walk up rate and potential booking fees.
• Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
• Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
• Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
• Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here

Map & Directions

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Directions

Sat Nav Postcode:  CT16 1HU

 

Car Parking.

Free parking for up to 200 cars, plus peak time and events off-site parking a 5 minute walk from the castle and can be found at Broadlees - CT16 1HW. Please note, the car park is located on-site, and so opens at the same time as the castle.

 

By Car: If there are delays at the Port of Dover we can recommend the following alternative routes to the castle that are not impacted by the delays:

 

• The M2/A2 corridor
• The A299 towards Ramsgate and then following the A256 to Dover.
• For those who need to use the M20/A20 we recommend coming off at Alkham Valley and using Alkham Valley Road or coming off at Capel and use old Folkestone Road B2011.

 

By Bus: Stagecoach in East Kent 15, 15X, 80, 80A, 81, 93

By Train: From Dover Priory it's a 1 mile walk uphill to the castle. You can get the 81 bus from the station.

Opening Times

August – October – 10am – 5pm

November – March – 10am – 4pm

 

Last admission to the site is 1 hour prior to closing time

Booking Terms