Dover Castle, Dover, Kent. Paid entry
Details
Accessibility
Changing places
Baby changing facilities
Accessibile toilets
Handrails
Assistance dogs welcome
Wheelchair loan
Mobility scooter loan
"Wheelchair access is available within the grounds; Arthur's Hall; Stone Hut; Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and Queen’s Regiment Museum; WWI Gun Emplacement. Great Tower has access to ground floor only. Access to church is by arrangement only. Note that Pharos has access over gravel path. The Operation Dynamo experience is accessible by mobility scooter. We have our own scooters that are slightly smaller to fit through the tunnels, that visitors can use for the duration of the tours. Unfortunately, mobility scooters and wheelchairs are not permitted in the Underground Hospital. Please note that the emergency exit route for the Underground Hospital may require visitors to climb over 150 steps.
The Operation Dynamo experience is a good alternative for those who are unable to do so. The Spur Casemates where you can find the Dover Castle Under Siege exhibition and the Georgian barracks exhibition are step free. The Spur view is also step free and is accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Due to the historic nature of the Spur Tunnels, they can only be reached by using a narrow spiral staircase. There are 18 steps to the first part of the tunnel and 26 steps up towards the end of the tunnel. There are handrails on the staircases. There is a virtual tour that can be viewed in the Spur Casemates. Please note the tunnels include stairs, enclosed spaces, steep slopes and uneven ground Please contact us by email to book a wheelchair or mobility scooter: Dover.Castle@English-Heritage.org.uk"
Blue Badge Holders' car park (near to Great Tower) pay at Canon's Gate pay box. On event days, you will be directed to park at other locations on site, no parking near Great Tower.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/plan-your-visit/access/.
Brief description
"Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed.[1] It was founded in the 11th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. Some writers say it is the largest castle in England, a title also claimed by Windsor Castle."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dover_Castle.
Address
Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
2025-
Dover.Castle@English-Heritage.org.uk
Phone
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English Heritage number - 0370 333 1181
Website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/
Directions
Opening Times
2025-
Open daily, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Amenities
Parking
Food and beverage
picnic area
shop
toilets
dogs
museum
exhibition
Gardens.
Family friendly
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/plan-your-visit/facilities/
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
299 metres*
St James' ruined church, Dover, Kent
487 metres*
Woolcomber Street Car Park, Dover, Kent
489 metres*
662 metres*
707 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.