Dover Castle (English Heritage)

Dover Castle
Castle Hill
Dover
Kent
CT16 1HU
England

Website

Telephone

01304 211067

Fax

01304 214739

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
An exterior view of Dover Castle
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Set high above the famous white cliffs, Dover Castle boasts a colourful and fascinating history. Re-live the turbulent war years as you discover the labyrinth of Secret Wartime Tunnels built deep within the cliffs. 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. Above ground, don’t miss the 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 walk the extensive battlements.

Venue Type:

Castle or defences

 Opening hours

1-31 Oct daily 10am-5pm, 1 Nov-12 Feb Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 13-17 Feb daily 10am-4pm, 18 Feb-31 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

 Admission charges

Free Entry. 16.00 / 14.40 / 9.60 / 41.60 Includes Secret Wartime Tunnels tour. Additional charges for members and non-members may apply on event days

Discounts

  • English Heritage
 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language audio guide available
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
  • Braille information and/or interpretation
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to some public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Education facilities available
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
  • Study facilities

Dover Castle
Castle Hill
Dover
Kent
CT16 1HU
England

Website

Telephone

01304 211067

Fax

01304 214739

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Archaeology, Social History, Weapons and War

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service

Dover Castle
Castle Hill
Dover
Kent
CT16 1HU
England

Website

Telephone

01304 211067

Fax

01304 214739

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Museums at Night: Great Tower Sleepover

18 — 19 May 2012

Dare you spend an exclusive evening staying in one of England's most haunted castles? Live like royalty as you bed down for the night in King Henry II's medieval Great Tower, dating back to the 1180s. Enjoy a hearty supper before exploring the cavernous keep, Will you meet some of the castle's most infamous residents? A welcoming breakfast will be served the following morning.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

7pm-9am

Admission

Booking essential. Purchase your tickets today by calling our dedicated Ticket Sales Team on 0870 333 1183 (Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30 Sat 9am – 5pm).
Kitchen Quarters £60 per person
Guest Chamber £75 per person
Kings Chamber £360 up to 4 people

Dover Castle
Castle Hill
Dover
Kent
CT16 1HU
England

Website

Telephone

01304 211067

Fax

01304 214739

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Merry Maids and Men Discovery Visit

What was life like for children in a medieval castle? Where did they sleep? Was there any time for fun and games? Discover the answers by helping to tell the tale of Harry the kitchen boy and the naughty little Lady Ellie.
Duration: 3/4 hour
Key Stage: 1, History, Literacy, Story-telling, Drama

How to obtain

Call 01304 209899 to book a 45 minute session on weekdays during term time. Price £60 per group of up to 30 pupils until April 2009, £75 per group after April 2009. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19468 for more information.

Dover Castle
Castle Hill
Dover
Kent
CT16 1HU
England

Website

Telephone

01304 211067

Fax

01304 214739

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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