As of January 1, 2022, it costs £21.30 for adults, £12.80 for children (ages 5 -17), and £55.40 for a family (two adults and up to three children). It is an English Heritage property so if you are a member (like us) you get in for free at Dover Castle and over 400 other historic properties.
Do you have to pay to go into Dover Castle?
Advance Booking
The admission price will be higher if you choose to pay on the day you 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.
Is parking free at Dover Castle?
Parking. Free parking for up to 200 cars, plus peak time and events off-site parking. Please note, our car park is located on-site, and so opens at the same time as the castle.
How long should I allow to visit Dover Castle?
I would recommend that you plan on spending at least 4 hours at the Dover Castle. I recommend you take the hospital tour as well as the underground bunker tour. They are both excellent. You should also visit the Tower.
Can you visit tunnels at Dover Castle?
Dover Castle’s famous Secret Wartime Tunnels represent just a fraction of the network of passageways lacing the ground beneath the castle. Below the extraordinary series of outworks on the North West side of the castle is a series of significantly older tunnels that you can explore on your visit.
Is Dover Museum free?
The museum building also houses the White Cliffs Country (Dover, Deal and Sandwich) Visitor Information Centre, and a souvenir and gift shop. All galleries are wheelchair-accessible, and printed copies of the stairwell exhibitions are available to borrow. Admission is free.
Are the cliffs of Dover worth seeing?
Visiting the White Cliffs of Dover from London will not disappoint. These incredible iconic cliffs are worth the visit alone. If you’re able to visit Dover Castle as well, then I’d highly recommend including it on your day trip.
Where can I park for free in Dover?
Dover
- Broadlees Bottom.
- Buckland Bridge.
- Bushey Ruff.
- Coombe Valley Road.
- Danes Recreation Ground.
- Drop Redoubt.
- Elms Vale Recreation Ground.
- Fitness Fields, Whitfield (Sports Centre)
Do you have to pay for parking at the white cliffs of Dover?
Car parking charge applies, £5.00 per day. Free for National Trust members, please your membership card with you.
How many tunnels does Dover Castle have?
As well as Casemate there are four other Dover Castle tunnels.
How long is Dover Cliff walk?
10 miles
Take care on the clifftops and stick to the marked coastal footpath. Some sections of the White Cliffs include very steep drops. DISTANCE – 10 miles (16 km) linear walk. 3-4 hours walking time.
Can you walk to the edge of the White Cliffs of Dover?
We have a wheelchair friendly footpath that leads to a viewing point, ideal if you just want a short walk to see the iconic cliffs. This all weather path is built with a staggered incline, allowing a few breathers on the way up and is ideal if the weather is bad.
How long before ferry departure should I arrive Dover?
60 to 90 minutes
We advise you to be at the port 60 to 90 minutes before departure. In high season and during the holidays, we recommend that before departure at least 90 minutes. The crossing via Dover to Dunkirk has 12 sailings per day. From Calais towards Dover there are 10 sailings per day.
Where in Kent are Churchill’s secret tunnels?
the white cliffs of Dover
A labyrinth of tunnels, the Fan Bay Deep Shelter is reached by 125 steps down into the bowels of the white cliffs of Dover. It was built on Winston Churchill’s orders but abandoned and vandalised since the end of the second world war .
What’s being filmed at Dover Castle?
Summerland (I) (2020)
How deep are the tunnels at Dover Castle?
about 15 metres
With Dover becoming a garrison town, there was a need for barracks and storerooms for the additional troops and their equipment. The solution adopted by Twiss and the Royal Engineers was to create a complex of barracks tunnels about 15 metres below the cliff-top, and the first troops were accommodated in 1803.
What museums are not free in London?
London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission
- 18 Stafford Terrace.
- Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum.
- Benjamin Franklin House.
- Brunel Museum.
- Canal Museum.
- Charles Dickens Museum.
- Churchill War Rooms.
- Dr Who Museum.
What is free in British Museum?
The British Museum is free to enter and includes access to its permanent galleries. Special exhibitions usually require a fee. Although this attraction is free to visit, you must book a timed entry ticket in advance to guarantee entry – some walk-up tickets are available each day, but entry is not guaranteed.
Which Smithsonian museums are not free?
Admission is free of charge at all locations except the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. Timed-entry passes are required at the following locations: National Museum of African American History and Culture. National Air and Space Museum in D.C.
Is Dover worth a day trip?
Dover is just over an hour from London by train making it the perfect day tripping option for those interested in seeing some of the English countryside in addition to your time spent in London. Read on to discover how to make the most of your epic day trip to Dover!
How do you get around Dover?
Getting Around Dover District
- Buses.
- Cycling.
- Walking.
- Rail.
- Road.
- Taxis.
- Cross Channel Ferries.
- Channel Tunnel.