Dover Castle Tickets and Dates

Dover Castle, Kent

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Once you choose your arrival date, you’ll receive your booking confirmation by email. Just bring this with you on the day you visit, either on your mobile device or as a print out. The email will contain a barcode that our team will scan when you arrive.

You are booking a day ticket and can arrive at any time within our opening hours, and stay for as long as you like.

Some of our sites can get very busy, especially on Bank Holidays. Our busiest times are between 11am and 2pm, so if you prefer to visit at a quieter time you may wish to visit outside of these hours. Your booking is for the site/event only and does not guarantee a car parking space, which may carry an additional charge.

Last admission is 1 hour before the site closes.

You don't need to book your visit in advance, but you will always get the best price and guaranteed entry by booking online ahead of your visit. You can book your advance ticket online up to 8.45am on the day you want to visit. Then, subject to availability, there will be walk up tickets available. The prices shown here include a discount. The admission price will be higher if you choose to pay on the day you visit.

Roam through 900 years of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the twentieth century, in an action-packed day out. Stand atop the iconic White Cliffs, take in the glorious sight of Henry II's mighty medieval Great Tower and discover the castle's vital role in WWII. Explore acres of wide open castle grounds, walk the battlements and mighty defences and stretch your legs and imaginations at England's greatest fortress.