family days out in kent

Dover Castle

If you are looking for a full day for all the family look no further than Dover Castle. Discover its labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips bring the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive. Walk through the rooms where Sir Admiral Ramsay planned the “miracle of Dunkirk” and tour the underground hospital as you follow the story of a wounded wartime pilot. Above ground, check out one of Europe’s best-preserved Roman lighthouses, visit the siege Experience of 1216 and find out what it may have been like to be a medieval soldier under siege and explore the towering keep with its spectacular views across the channel and its recreation of King Henry VIII’s. With so much to see and do for the whole family and great events throughout the summer it is not surprising that it is one of Kent’s most popular visitor attractions.

Opening Hours:

1 Apr-31 Jul 

10am-6pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

1-31 Aug 

9.30am-6pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

1-30 Sep

10am-6pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

1-31 Oct

10am-5pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

1 Nov-31 Jan

10am-4pm

Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

1 Feb-20 Mar

10am-4pm

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

24-26 Dec and 1 Jan

Closed

Pencester Park (0.4 miles)
Dover
Lots of play equipment & a purpose built skate park.

Dover Museum, The Bronze Age Boat (0.5 miles)
Dover 01304 201066
Dover Museum, The Bronze Age Boat The Dover Museum was founded in 1836 which makes it one of the county's oldest. The current home of the collection is actually a modern building covered..

The White Cliffs of Dover (0.9 miles)
Dover 01304 202756
There can be no doubt that the White Cliffs of Dover are one of this country's most spectacular natural features. They are an official Icon of Britain and have been a sign of hope and freedom..

Western Heights (1.3 miles)
Dover 01304 211067
Western Heights A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited. Part of..

Dover Sea Safari (1.8 miles)
Dover 07753 742 005
Dover Sea Safari - working in partnership with Dover Water Sports offer you a unique experience with a coastal tour like no other from our base that is the very impressive new Dover Sea Sports..

Crabble Corn Mill (2.2 miles)
Nr Dover 01304 823292
Crabble Corn Mill The Mill is set in the pretty village of River just outside Dover, both the mill and River are well worth a visit. It's definitely not a 'boring' educational type attraction..

Kid Safari (2.3 miles)
Dover 01304 825005
Kid Safari Kids love to go wild in the playzone. There's swings, spiral slides, rope bridges, gaint balls, sunken nets and much more. Whilst the kids are having fun, mums and dads can look..

Walletts Court (2.7 miles)
Dover 01304 852424
Wallett's Court Headed up by Restaurateur Gavin Oakley and kitchen genius head-chef Ryan Tasker, whose passion and flare put Wallett’s Court firmly on the gastronomic map. Foodies, bon-viveurs..

The Bay Restaurant (3.3 miles)
St Margarets-at-Cliffe 01304 852 229
The Bay Restaurant Eat in the The Bay Restaurant or on the terrace at breakfast, take lunch in the lounge by the fire in winter or in the rose garden in summer and dine in the oak-beamed Bay..

The Coastguard (3.7 miles)
Dover 01304853176
The Coastguard Pub & Restaurant isn’t hard to find. Head for the sound of the waves lapping against the white cliffs of Dover, the delicious aroma of local produce cooking in a busy..