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Highlights
- Enjoy full-day access to Dover Castle with this flexible ticket, allowing you to explore its medieval towers, secret tunnels, and exhibitions on your own schedule.
- Experience the Dunkirk evacuation in the Secret Wartime Tunnels through engaging sound effects, historic footage, and gripping wartime exhibits.
- Ascend The Great Tower like a medieval VIP to view recreated royal chambers before exploring tunnels and engaging with hands-on battle tactics in the Siege exhibition.
Your Experience
Explore Dover Castle at your leisure! Discover royal chambers, secret wartime tunnels, and fascinating exhibits with complete access. Enjoy a flexible visit that allows for personal exploration.
Getting started
Your journey begins at the main entrance where you'll have your ticket scanned. After a brief security check, you're ready to explore. Wander through royal chambers, hidden wartime tunnels, and stunning viewpoints all on your own schedule.
Experience Henry II’s royal quarters, WWII-era tunnels, and panoramic vistas at your leisure. This ticket offers the freedom to uncover history in every corner—no fixed itinerary required.
- The Great Tower: Step into a medieval palace with recreated interiors, virtual guides, and stunning views of the English Channel.
- Secret Wartime Tunnels: Traverse tunnels filled with dramatic soundscapes, films, and tales from the Dunkirk evacuation era.
- Dover Castle Under Siege Exhibition: Discover how castles were defended in the 13th century through interactive exhibits and medieval tunnel displays.
- Aircraft Gun Demonstration: Witness a WWII-era anti-aircraft gun demonstration, showcasing Britain’s wartime defense strategies.
- The Roman Lighthouse: Visit one of the world's oldest lighthouses, still standing after nearly two thousand years at Dover Castle.
- The Spur Viewpoint: Enjoy stunning views from this recently reopened viewpoint over the English Channel and surrounding landscapes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission to Dover Castle
- Guided tour
- Hotel transfers
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring your entry tickets and ID for a smooth experience.
- Avoid bringing sharp metallic tools, alcohol, drones, or large luggage bags into the venue.
- The site is wheelchair accessible with wheelchairs available on loan; guide dogs are welcome too.
- Enjoy facilities such as restrooms, parking, restaurants, shops, baby changing areas, and a kids' playing zone.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid delays.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Ticket Redemption Point
You can redeem the tickets at the main entrance of the attraction: Dover Castle.
Address: Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU, United Kingdom.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point.
Getting There
The closest bus stop is Canon's Gate, a 3-min walk to the attraction.
Buses 80 & 81 will bring you here.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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