FRIENDS – Bringing people and memories together.

2nd July, 2024 | News

As Chairman of the Friends of Dover Castle I receive numerous and varied requests. On the 26th May this year, I received an email from a resident of Hawkinge who was hosting friends from Tenerife on their holidays to the UK. The friend was the daughter of a former...

Dover Castle WW2 Weekend

28th May, 2024 | Kitchen Garden

Our latest open days were in support of Dover Castle’s WW2 Weekend over the bank holiday. We had just over 700 visitors over the 3 days and took £92 in donations. Feedback in respect of the Kitchen Garden and our WW2 exhibits were all very positive and many...

New Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports

28th May, 2024 | News

New Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The King has approved the appointment of Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB, DSC, ADC, DL, as Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports, in succession to Lord Boyce. Background Sir George was educated at Stowe School and...

Donations

14th May, 2024 | Fundraising

Donations are always welcome and generally would also qualify for GIFT AID. Basically, a donation with no expectation of something in return qualifies for GIFT AID which means your cash donation will be uplifted by 25%! You can make donations at any time, at our Free...

Kitchen Garden Open Days

14th May, 2024 | Kitchen Garden

Our Kitchen Garden open days give our members and visitors the opportunity to view the progress being made in respect of the restoration project. The garden is normally out of bounds which means that Treasurers Tower and the Rampart Walkway can also be accessed. The...