- Open
- £29 adult · £14.50 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, free
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Dover Castle is a castle near Dover, Kent, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £29, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a free car park on site.
Dover Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Dover Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £24.65 | £29 |
| Concession | £22.35 | £26.30 |
| Child | £12.32 | £14.50 |
| Family | £61.79 | £72.70 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Dover Castle and parking
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- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Free parking for up to 200 cars, for castle visitors only; free Blue Badge car park by the Great Tower. Peak-time and event overflow parking at Broadlees (CT16 1HW), a 5-minute walk.
- By train
- Dover Priory is 0.7 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach East Kent routes 15, 15X, 80, 80A, 81 and 93 serve the castle area.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads in the grounds only; assistance dogs everywhere.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Mainly tarmac paths with some very steep slopes, gravel and cobbles; Great Tower ground floor only; tunnels have stairs and enclosed spaces.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
- Changing Places toilet: yes.
- Mobility scooter hire: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Guided tours Yes
- Play area Yes
- Visitor centre Yes
What to see at Dover Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Dover Castle
- 1066 Norman castle established
- 1180 Castle rebuilt (1180-89)
- 1216 Great siege (1216-17)
- 1265 Eleanor de Montfort holds the castle against the king
- 1939 Cliff tunnels house the naval command centre for the Channel
- 1940 Dunkirk evacuation masterminded from the tunnels
Photos
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How much does it cost to visit Dover Castle?
Adult tickets cost £29, and English Heritage members go free.
When is Dover Castle open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Where do you park at Dover Castle?
There is a free car park on site. Peak-time and event overflow parking at Broadlees (CT16 1HW), a 5-minute walk.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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