Father Christmas at Dover Castle
Dover Castle (English Heritage), Dover · 5 December to 20 December 2026
Image: English HeritageChildren 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.
Highlights
- Meet Father Christmas inside one of England's great castles
- A traditional wrapped present for each child
- Seven timed sessions each weekend day
Good to know
- Advance booking is required
- Non-members must buy castle admission as well as the Father Christmas ticket
Getting there
Dover Castle (English Heritage), Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
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