Plan Your Visit

Plan your Visit

On the following pages you'll find everything you need to know to plan a great day out at Dover Castle.

If you still have questions and you can't find the answers on these pages, please contact our customer service team. 

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Before you go

Before visiting, check our Access page for detailed information on accessibility, including mobility assistance, visual and hearing impairments and more.

We can't take telephone bookings for on-site hire of mobility scooters at the moment. If you'd like to hire one for the day, please book by emailing: Dover.Castle@English-Heritage.org.uk.

Access

Getting to the castle

Plan your journey to Dover Castle and use our interactive map to help you choose the best route. You'll find parking information, the post code for your sat nav, and the full address at the bottom of the page.

If you travel to Dover Castle by train, bus or bike, you can get 20% off your walk-up ticket!

Directions

Plan your day

Everything you need to know about parking, food and drink facilities, and shopping at Dover Castle.

There's also information on picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and current exhibitions. 

 

Facilities

Food and Drink

We have several eateries tucked within the castle walls offering a wide variety of refreshments to satisfy your appetite.

From snacks and sandwiches to hearty hot food, with an emphasis on home cooking and local ingredients.

Food and drink