Dover Castle Education Admission

Enjoy a free self-led visit to Dover Castle and experience 2000 years of history. Start at the Roman lighthouse, then explore The Great Tower to learn more about Henry II. Descend into the Medieval tunnels on the way to the atmospheric Secret Wartime Tunnels. Find out more about WWI and the role of the WWI Fire Command Post by using our handling box, full of artefacts and activities, and book the education room to dress up and imagine what life would have been like as a medieval lady or knight.

Learning Resource:

• Our Teachers’ Kits feature historical information and activity suggestions for group leaders of various subjects and key stages. Use this kit to support students' exploration of the Medieval and Early Modern periods. You can access your learning resource here: Dover Castle Teachers' Kit Medieval and Early Modern (KS1-KS4)
• Use the historical information, glossary, key dates, suggested activities and sources in this kit to help students discover Dover Castle in the 20th century. You can access your learning resource here: Dover Castle Teachers' Kit 20th Century (KS1-KS4)
• Use our Student Activity Sheets to explore the key features of Deal Castle. You can access your learning resource here: Dover Castle Teachers' Kit (German)
• A French translation of our Dover Castle Teachers' Kit. You can access your learning resource here: Dover Castle Teachers' Kit (French)
• Immerse students in the world of wartime codes and symbols with this resource focused on the First World War at Dover Castle. You can access your learning resource here: Dover Castle First World War Team Training Assignment (KS3-KS4)
• We’ve created a site proposal form to help with your planning on conjunction with OCR. You can access your learning resource here: Dover Castle OCR Spec B: History Around Us (GCSE)