Our next Kitchen Garden Open Day is 25th July 2026 Following the outstanding success of our River village fete event, we are delighted to announce our upcoming Kitchen Garden open day, taking place on Saturday, 25th July. The garden will be open from 10am to 4pm....
We are delighted to announce that the Kitchen Garden within Dover Castle has been assessed for the second consecutive year as part of the 'Dover In Bloom' initiative, a town-wide movement that has successfully entered the RHS South East in Bloom competition. In its...
WW2 Weekend 2026 We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of visitors who joined us for our Kitchen Garden and WW2 display over the weekend. It was an absolute delight to engage in enlightening conversations with our visitors, who displayed...
We are pleased to report that our inaugural batch of lettuce has thrived under our newly implemented automatic watering system, yielding two successful harvests this week. Both batches were promptly delivered to the NAFFI kitchens within the Castle. In addition to our...
A Friends Appeal We are issuing a formal appeal to our valued members and followers to support the expansion of our vintage gardening display items in the Kitchen Garden. We are seeking donations or loans of unique, historically significant items, particularly those...
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 Land...
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 history and...
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 / Women's Land...
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...
Dover Castle's WW2 Weekend is normally over the Bank Holiday in June. This years dates are expected to be released soon. The Friends re enactors have taken part in the last two events in 2024/25 and we have averaged approximately 700 visitors each year. 2026 will see...