18th October, 2026 | Kitchen Garden
How We Turned an Abandoned Fortress Plot into a Gold Winning contributor. When we first peered through the entrance gate of the Constable’s Tower Kitchen Garden back in March 2022, it was hard to see past the weeds and general abandonment. What was once a thriving...
18th October, 2026 | News
The Friends Annual General Meeting 2026 The Friends of Dover Castle Annual General Meeting took place on Saturday, 10th October, at the historic and majestic Constable’s Tower within Dover Castle, in the esteemed presence of Deputy Lieutenant James Ryeland. Mr...
11th October, 2026 | Kitchen Garden, News
Dover In Bloom Awards 2026 Statement from the Future Foundry We’re over the moon to announce that Dover in Bloom has won Best in Category, a Gold Award, and a Gold Biodiversity award at the RHS South and South East in Bloom Awards! While we celebrated similar wins...
21st September, 2026 | New Events
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday 10th October 2026 at 2.30 pm Constables Tower You are cordially invited to the Friends of Dover Castle 40th Anniversary AGM. This milestone year is a vital opportunity to help us navigate the next 40 years. As your Committee and...
20th August, 2026 | Kitchen Garden
The ramblings of a garden volunteer The Sentinel of Stone Grey stone stands high against the driving gale,A fortress carved from chalk and ancient bone.Above the strait where ships and navy’s sail,The Gateway to England guards her realm alone. Yet deep...