Dover Castle Tickets

• Information points: Staffed help desks provide maps and detailed historical insights about Dover Castle, its tunnels, and the medieval defenses.
• Parking: There is free parking on-site for up to 200 cars, plus extra parking off-site at Broadlees - CT16 1HW, a 5-minute walk from the castle.
• Toilets: Male, female and disabled facilities are available in five locations, with baby changing facilities in the Naafi Restaurant, which includes a height adjustable changing bench.
• Gardens: Dover Castle has over 80 acres of grounds featuring battlements, curtain walls, and other military items.
• Play Areas: At the Adventure Playground, there's plenty of space for children to run around and explore.
• Picnic Area: There's an area with picnic benches, where visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to eat while enjoying spectacular views from the top of the 'White Cliffs' over the English Channel.
• Dog bowls: Dog bowls and places for dogs to relieve themselves can be found outside the Naafi Restaurant, the Visitor Admission Building, the Tunnels shop, and the Great Tower Café.

• Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible routes are in place around much of the castle, though some historic areas (like steep staircases near the battlements) might not be fully accessible.
• Accessible toilets: There are accessible toilets across the site, and the one in the Naafi Restaurant includes a hoist system and space for one person with a disability and up to two personal assistants.
• Assistance dogs: All service and assistance dogs are welcome across the site.
• Wheelchair loan: You can rent wheelchairs and mobility scooters from the visitor centre.
• Disabled parking: There's an accessible car park near the Great Tower, and you can pay at the Canon's Gate pay box.
• Sensory experiences: You can borrow sensory backpacks that are designed to help visitors with sensory processing needs. They include tools like fidget widgets, plush toys, and ear defenders to help manage sensory input and reduce stress.
• Seating and rest points: There are many benches and other places to rest dotted around the site.

• Photography: While there is no restriction on amateur photography, if you want to do any commercial, corporate, or professional photography, you will need to contact the castle's filming team to get the relevant permissions.
• Drones: You're not allowed to fly drones over the site unless you have the correct insurances and permissions.
• Pets: Dogs on leads are welcome only on the grounds, but not inside the castle rooms or tunnels.
• Baggage restrictions: Large bags or suitcases are discouraged, and there are no left luggage facilities at Dover Castle.

• Arrive early: Beat the crowds and enjoy cooler mornings to fully appreciate the castle’s architecture and secret tunnels.
• Plan your time: Allocate at least 2–3 hours to explore important sections—don’t rush through the medieval defenses or overlook the spectacular Dover Castle Tunnels.
• Comfort first: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the historic stone paths and uneven floors can be challenging.
• Be weather-ready: Bring a light raincoat or umbrella—UK weather can be unpredictable!
• Visit the gift shop: Don’t forget to visit the souvenir shop for unique memorabilia that celebrate the castle’s heritage.

• NAAFI restaurant: Located by the wartime tunnels inside what used to be the 1868 Regimental Institute, this is the site's. main restaurant and offers a selection of grab-and-go sandwiches, coffee, and cake alongside freshly prepared hot and cold meals.
• Tunnels Tea Room: Built into the original Napoleonic Tunnel complex of the Secret Wartime Tunnels, this tea room sells a range of sandwiches, cakes, coffee and ice cream.
• Great Tower Coffee Shop: Tucked inside the walls of the medieval castle, this is an excellent stop for light refreshments, including tea, coffee, and hot and cold snacks.
• The Ice Cream Parlour: Visit the ice cream parlour for ice creams, cold drinks, and milkshakes. Don't miss the exclusive Brown Bread Ice Cream, based on an 18th-century recipe!
• The Vintage H Van: During busy periods, you'll find this van parked by the medieval tunnels, serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice creams, and kids' snacks.
• Ice Cream Van: In the summer months, keep your eyes peeled for the ice cream van parked on Place Green, by the wartime tunnels, or by the Visitor Centre.

At Dover Castle:

• Peverell's Tower: A 13th-century tower is built right into the walls of Dover Castle that sleeps two (from £560)
• The Sergant Major's House: A spacious four-storey Georgian building situated inside the castle's historic walls that sleeps six (from £705)

In Dover:

• Budget stays: Travelodge Dover (from £35 | 500 m), St. Margaret’s at Cliffe Hotel (from £48 | 8 km), Best Western Dover Marina Hotel (from £50 | 990 m)
• Mid-range stays: , Premier Inn Dover Central (from £58 | 440 m), Holiday Inn Dover (£57 | 4 km), Royal Oak (£60 | 7 km), Maison Dieu Guest House (£80 | 300 m)
• Luxury stays: Curchill Guest House (from £120 | 270 m), Broome Park Hotel (from £100 | 12 km), The Marquis Of Granby (from £120 | 7 km)

• White Cliffs of Dover (about 2 km): Iconic chalk cliffs with breathtaking views over the English Channel, with the Visitor Centre situated roughly 2 km from the castle.
• Dover Museum (1 km): A local museum that chronicles the town’s maritime and military history through diverse exhibits, including the famous Bronze Age Boat.
• Western Heights of Dover (1.7 km): A defensive network of forts and military structures offering panoramic views of Dover and its harbor.
• Dover Marina & Dover Pier (2 km): A short stroll or a quick drive offers beautiful maritime views and an opportunity to see modern shipping contrasts with the castle’s medieval charm.
• Knights Templar Church (1.6 km): A historic medieval church featuring striking architectural details.
• Roman Painted House Museum (2 km): An archaeological museum that reveals Dover’s ancient Roman history.