Festive fun at Dover Castle
Dover Castle (English Heritage), Dover · 5 December to 20 December 2026
Image: English HeritageSeasonal activities across Dover Castle on the four December weekends before Christmas, included in a normal day ticket. You can add a separate ticket to visit Father Christmas on the same days.
Highlights
- Festive activities across the castle
- Included with admission
- Father Christmas visits bookable separately
Good to know
- Bring your booking confirmation or membership card
- Book early for guaranteed entry
Getting there
Dover Castle (English Heritage), Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
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Image: English HeritageHalloween half-term at Dover Castle
English Heritage hosts a Great Pumpkin Party at Dover Castle for half-term, with storytelling, games and a themed trail across the site. It is included in normal entry, so you can combine it with the tunnels and the Great Tower.
Dover Youth Festival autumn wander and create at Dover Castle
A free half-term session for young people as part of the Dover Youth Festival. Participants walk the castle's chalk grassland as the seasons turn, then make autumn artwork back in the Education Room.
Image: English HeritageFather Christmas at Dover Castle
Children meet Father Christmas inside Dover Castle on December weekends and each receives a wrapped present to open. Sessions are timed throughout the day and must be booked ahead. Pair it with exploring the castle, which non-members need a separate admission ticket for.