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Discover the newly opened Dover Castle Under Siege area at the north end of the castle. Dive into the forgotten tale of the 1216-17 siege and unearth how this pivotal event stopped the English throne from falling into French hands.
History of Dover Castle. Dover Castle commands the Strait of Dover, a position of strategic importance throughout history. Castle Hill was shaped into massive defences capped by medieval walls and towers and from the mid 18th century, by the earthworks of a garrisoned infantry and artillery fortress.
Prices and Opening times for Dover Castle. BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15%. You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.
Known as the ‘key to England’, this great fortress has played a crucial role in the defence of the realm for over nine centuries, a span equalled only by the Tower of London and Windsor Castle. Find out more about Dover Castle’s history below.
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.
Visit our NEW Dover Castle Under Siege exhibition and play area, discover Secret Wartime Tunnels beneath the castle, climb the medieval Great Tower or gaze across the English channel from the WWI Fire Command Post and Port War signal station.
Read about Dover Castle’s transformation into a permanent barracks and artillery fortress in the Georgian era and the conflicts that prompted this.
Jun 6, 2024 · High atop the iconic White Cliffs of Dover sits the most iconic of all English fortresses. From the mighty medieval keep to the labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels below, a family day out at Dover towers above all others.
For a great family day out visit one of our events at Dover Castle! New: Operation Dynamo: Rescue from Dunkirk. Explore the Secret Wartime Tunnels deep beneath the castle to see, hear and feel - as never before!
Discover how the mighty Dover Castle resisted the determined sieges of 1216 and 1217 during the First Barons’ War, when King John fought against a coalition of English barons and Prince Louis, heir to the French throne.
