What are the best things to see inside Dover Castle?

Dover Castle Light House: Dover Castle Light House is also known as the Roman Pharos and it is one of the only three Roman Pharos that still exists. This lighthouse dates back to 43 AD and despite being this old, it stands in a great condition, once upon a time, it was used as a bell tower for the nearby churches.Dover Castle Church: Dover castle church sits right next to the Roman Pharos and dates back to 1000 AD and is known as St. Mary in Castro Church. The church was roofless and in ruins until 1726 but the restoration started in 1826 and was completed in 1888. The tile works on the church walls are beautiful and it is difficult to distinguish between the old and the new. Secret wartime tunnels: The wartime tunnels were made during the time of Napoleon, and the tunnel helped to rescue 3,30,000 soldiers from Dunkirk beach in France. Inside the tunnel, it is a dark walkway leading to the main sections and rooms where you can watch videos to know more about the history.

What are the 3 interesting facts about Dover Castle?

The Dover castle church has a Roman Pharos and is one of the only Roman Pharos that exists in the present day. The Church dates back to 1000 AD and was in ruins till 1726 but was restored in the years 1826 and 1888.The castle was originally being made of clay, but the castle kept collapsing down, so, the castle was then made of rock and the clay used was applied to the floors. Dover Castle is considered to be a scheduled monument. The castle is one of the major tourist spots, but it is fully protected as it belongs to the English Heritage that owns the secret tunnels, the castle, and the area surrounding the castle.

Is Photography allowed inside Dover Castle?

You can carry your cameras and phones to click pictures inside the castle. However, it is not allowed to click pictures inside the secret tunnels in the Dover castle.

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Dover Castle Tickets Highlights

Visit the Dover Castle and know how it earned the nickname "The Key to England" in the 11th century
Look at the great Henry II’s Tower and explore various chambers containing holograms, and medieval interiors
Know about the events of Dunkirk and how rescue operations were coordinated from Dover Castle
Know interesting facts about the history of Dover Castle and how it had been an important part of England's defence for nearly 1,000 years

Dover Castle Tickets Overview

Activity Location: Castle Hill Rd., Dover CT16 1HU, United Kingdom

Activity Timings:

Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM- 04:00 PM
( Monday-Friday Closed)

Activity Duration: 4 hours (Approx.)

About Dover Castle:

Dover Castle is one of the most remarkable landmarks in English history, serving as the commanding keep of the British Empire for 9 centuries. Explore the castle's various chambers, including the medieval armoury, kitchen, and combat tunnels. Climb to the top of the Great Tower for panoramic views. See this splendid fortress and have a one-of-a-kind experience as it tells fascinating stories using modern technologies such as audio, film, and archive photography.

About Dover Castle Tickets:

Reach the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the designated time.
Get captivated by the Unobstructed views from the Great Tower's evocative architecture.
Explore various chambers containing holograms and medieval interiors at Henry II's Tower.
Explore wartime tunnels to learn about the Miracle of Dunkirk and the rescue operation through audio, film, and photographic archives.
See Dover Castle was an important part of England's defences for nearly 1,000 years.
Dover Castle is steeped in British history, from medieval kings to wartime admirals have commandeered it.
Climb Henry II's Great Tower, where lavish tapestries and furniture have been painstakingly recreated to give you a sense of court life in the Middle Ages.
Watch the rescue operation of around 300,000 British and allied troops through modern-day technology.
You can visit various chambers such as the kitchen, bedroom, armoury with holograms, and medieval interiors with your Dover Castle Tickets.

How To Reach?

By Car: It is approximately a 2 minutes (1.2 km) car ride from the city centre to the activity location via Maison Dieu Rd/A256 and Castle Hill Rd/A258.

Don't Miss:

After admiring Dover Castle's historical architecture, you can also visit, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Warwick Castle.

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Dover Castle Admission Ticket

4 Hours

USD 29.67

USD 26.43

Per Adult

Notes:

Kids aged 0-4 years can enter free of cost.
Child Tickets are applicable for visitors aged 5-17 years.
Adult Tickets are applicable for visitors aged over 18 years.

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- Admission to Dover Castle and its grounds

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Know Before You Go for Dover Castle Tickets

All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
The Great Tower, grounds and many of the interior spaces of Dover Castle are open, however the Secret Wartime Tunnels and Medieval Underground Tunnels currently remain closed.
The last entry time to the site is 2 hours before the closing time. Please make sure to reach the ticket office to exchange the voucher for your ticket at least 2 hours before the closing time.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival.
Please bring comfortable walking shoes and an umbrella.
Pets are not allowed on this tour.
Children aged 0-4 years can join free of cost. Child Tickets are applicable for visitors aged 5-17 years. Adult Tickets are applicable for visitors aged over 18 years.

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Dover Castle

Castle Hill Rd., Dover CT16 1HU, UK

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21 Dec, 2022

Excellent

Liliana Mccarthy

The castle is simply iconic, with its magnificent architecture and numerous chambers. The views from the Great Tower are breathtaking. Booking with Thrillophilia was so easy and hassle-free that we would definitely book again.

20 Dec, 2022

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Gianna Ewing

Booking tickets to Dover Castle was a smooth and quick process, all thanks to Thrillophilia’s user-friendly web portal. Even their customer support was excellent. I’d highly recommend the team for their commendable services.

13 Dec, 2022

Excellent

Jaxon Rubio

My partner and I recently booked tickets to Dover Castle through Thrillophilia and we had a great experience. The booking process was hassle-free and the tickets were instantly confirmed. Moreover, the prices were discounted and the tickets were easily available. We had a great time at the castle and I would definitely recommend Thrillophilia for booking tickets.

13 Dec, 2022

Excellent

Mia French

I made the right choice by booking my tickets to Dover Castle with Thrillophilia, as I got the tickets easily and at a much lower price.

04 Jun, 2022

Excellent

Sundari Kailasam

I was in London with my partner and our daughter, and we decided to visit Dover Castle. We got the family ticket from Thrillophilia, which provided entry for all three of us on the same ticket. The Castle turned out to be an excellent historical tour, with too many towers, hallways and galleries to explore!

03 Jun, 2022

Excellent

Prasanth Rk

Me and my friends are all history buffs, and when we found out tickets to the Dover Castle on Thrillophilia, we booked it immediately. This castle is extremely beautiful, and we got a chance to learn a lot about it during our tour here. we also went to the top of the Great Tower and clicked a lot of pictures. Thank you Thrillophilia for the experience.

02 Jun, 2022

Excellent

Arjun Talwar

I went to this castle with my family and had a lovely time over there. Got some really good views from the top of the great tower. Thanks to Thrillophilia for such affordable tickets.

01 Jun, 2022

Good

Mukesh Choudhary

We purchased a family ticket from Thrillophilia, which allowed all three of us to enter on the same ticket. The Castle turned out to be a fantastic historical tour, with far too many turrets, corridors, and halls to explore.

15 Jan, 2022

Excellent

Jaxton Tapia

I booked the Dover Castle Tickets really cheap through Thrillophilia and had a great time exploring the castle's various chambers, including the medieval armoury, kitchen, and combat tunnels. Thank you Thrillophilia for the fantastic deals on the tickets.

Dover Castle Tickets Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

Dover Castle Tickets FAQs

What are the best things to see inside Dover Castle?
1. Dover Castle Light House: Dover Castle Light House is also known as the Roman Pharos and it is one of the only three Roman Pharos that still exists. This lighthouse dates back to 43 AD and despite being this old, it stands in a great condition, once upon a time, it was used as a bell tower for the nearby churches.
2. Dover Castle Church: Dover castle church sits right next to the Roman Pharos and dates back to 1000 AD and is known as St. Mary in Castro Church. The church was roofless and in ruins until 1726 but the restoration started in 1826 and was completed in 1888. The tile works on the church walls are beautiful and it is difficult to distinguish between the old and the new.
3. Secret wartime tunnels: The wartime tunnels were made during the time of Napoleon, and the tunnel helped to rescue 3,30,000 soldiers from Dunkirk beach in France. Inside the tunnel, it is a dark walkway leading to the main sections and rooms where you can watch videos to know more about the history.
What are the 3 interesting facts about Dover Castle?
- The Dover castle church has a Roman Pharos and is one of the only Roman Pharos that exists in the present day. The Church dates back to 1000 AD and was in ruins till 1726 but was restored in the years 1826 and 1888.
- The castle was originally being made of clay, but the castle kept collapsing down, so, the castle was then made of rock and the clay used was applied to the floors.
- Dover Castle is considered to be a scheduled monument. The castle is one of the major tourist spots, but it is fully protected as it belongs to the English Heritage that owns the secret tunnels, the castle, and the area surrounding the castle.
Is Photography allowed inside Dover Castle?
You can carry your cameras and phones to click pictures inside the castle. However, it is not allowed to click pictures inside the secret tunnels in the Dover castle.

What are the Operating timings of Dover Castle?

The operating timings of Dover Castle keep changing from time to time due to the change in seasons. You should know about the timings before booking your Dover Castle tickets:

1st April to 30th June- 10 am - 5 pm

1st June to 31st August- 10 am – 6 pm

1st September to 30th October- 10 am – 5 pm

31st October to 31st December- 10 am – 4 pm

Are we allowed to take outside eatables inside Dover Castle?

There are many restaurants and cafes around the Dover Castle so there is no necessity to carry outside food and beverages. Inside the castles, tunnels, lighthouse, and church, no items are allowed to be carried.

Why is Dover Castle so famous in London?

Dover Castle is often known as the “Key to England” because of its location as it is situated above the English Channel. The Dover Castle played a very important role during wars as this castle was first attacked by the intruders, so the castle also acted as the first defendant of England. During the second world war, this castle helped many soldiers to be rescued using the secret tunnels. The castle has a Roman Pharos which is one of the only three remaining Roman Pharos in the world. The Church is also an attraction worth visiting. If you are a history enthusiast, then book your Dover castle tickets and visit this place.

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