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

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Dover Castle

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

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Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU

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Things to do at Dover Castle

Secret Wartime Tunnels

Explore Second World War history with a guided tour through the Secret Wartime Tunnels where ‘Operation Dynamo’ was masterminded.
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.
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

Mystery Mission at Dover Castle

Sat 23 - Sun 31 May 2026 10am - 5pm
Members' Week: Code Breaking at Dover Castle

Sat 30 May 2026 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
The Dig for Victory Garden open day

Sat 6 Jun 10am - 4pm
World War Two Weekend at Dover Castle

Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026 10am - 5pm

A group of people solve puzzles around a table in an escape room

The Bunker escape room

Experience a fully-immersive escape room, deep within the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Muster your friends, family and colleagues, and work together as a group to try to make it to the safety of the bunker.

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