Dover Castle Dates and Times

Dover Castle

Known as 'The key to England', the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defence of the realm for over nine centuries. Set high above the famous white cliffs, it boasts a colourful and fascinating history. Don’t miss the recently refurbished Admiralty Lookout, where you can learn about the techniques used to detect enemy ships and even try your hand at Morse code! Also take time to explore the atmospheric medieval underground tunnels, see one of Europe’s best-preserved Roman lighthouses and visit the siege experience of 1216 and find out what it may have been like to be a medieval soldier under siege and explore the towering keep with its spectacular views across the channel.

Dover Castle Under Siege A major new attraction, Dover Castle Under Siege, is opening on the 22 July. The attraction will tell the story of the castle’s most challenging times through immersive interactive displays and reopened medieval tunnels

Great Tower

Dover Castle now hosts in its Great Tower a uniquely vivid recreation of a medieval royal palace. Begin your visit with the introductory exhibition and then discover the vibrant, technicolour world inside the Great Tower. Follow lifelike hologram figures of King Henry II and his courtiers round the palace’s private chambers, guest rooms and great hall, along with the kitchen and armoury.

Secret Wartime Tunnels

Discover Dover Castle's labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips bring the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive. Walk through the rooms where Sir Admiral Ramsay planned the “miracle of Dunkirk” and tour the underground hospital as you follow the story of a wounded wartime pilot.

Schedule:

23 March - 30 June Daily Opening Hours : 10am to 5pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 1 July to 31 August Daily Opening Hours : 10am to 6pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 1 September to 27 October Daily Opening Hours : 10am to 5pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 28 October until 3 November Daily Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 4 November until 23 December Saturday & Sundays only Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 27 December until 1st Jan Daily Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 2 January until 14 February Saturday & Sundays only Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 15 February until 23rd February Daily Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) 24 February until 30 March Wednesdays to Sundays only Opening Hours : 10am to 4pm. (Last admission 1 hour before closing) Planned Closures: 24th to 25th December Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances such as severe weather, this site may close at short notice.

Venue Information:

Dover Castle Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU Nearest Train Station: Dover Priory Bus Routes: 593 Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Highlights

Discover Dover Castle's labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover .

Walk through the rooms where Sir Admiral Ramsay planned the “miracle of Dunkirk” .

Check out one of Europe's best-preserved Roman lighthouses .

Picturesque English Heritage site .

Now Open- visit the Great Tower.

Inclusions

Admission Entrance to Dover Castle

Self guided tour