WW2 Weekend 20th/21st June 2026

18th May, 2026 | Kitchen Garden

Join us for an unforgettable weekend on Saturday, 20th June, and Sunday, 21st June at the Dover Castle WW2 Weekend. Step back in time and explore a captivating exhibition featuring authentic WW2 equipment and uniforms. Immerse yourself in the fascinating Women’s...

6th June Open Day

18th May, 2026 | Kitchen Garden

Join us on Saturday, 6th June for an exciting day of nostalgia and discovery at our ‘Dig For Victory’ WW2 Weekend publicity event. Experience the charm of the era with full access to our enchanting Kitchen Garden, where you can immerse yourself in the...

WW2 Weekend 2026

26th April, 2026 | Kitchen Garden

We are delighted to announce our participation in this year’s Dover Castle WW2 Weekend on 20th-21st June, featuring an expanded military equipment display and uniformed re enactors on the green outside the Kitchen Garden, with the theme ‘Dig For Victory /...

Kitchen Garden Easter Monday

17th April, 2026 | Kitchen Garden

Easter Monday 2026 Our Easter Monday Open Day proved to be a resounding success, attracting over 75 visitors to the Kitchen Garden. We showcased a diverse range of plants and early herbs, carefully nurtured and brought on over the winter period, with many being taken...

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...