LIttle ones can meet Father Christmas at Dover Castle this December. They can listen as he shares some of his favourite seasonal stories, then each family has a chance to meet him and take photos. Every child receives a traditional present to unwrap.
Festive Fun
Shopping and seasonal delights on the same weekends.

Prices
Admission charges apply in addition to the Father Christmas ticket
Father Christmas:
Members/Non-Members
Child: £9.50 | £12 per child |
Admission
English Heritage member: Free
Non-Member online*
Adult: From £29
Child - 5-17 years: From £14.50
Child - under 5 years: Free
Concession - students/over 65 years: From £26.30
Family - 1 adult & up to 3 children: From £43.60
Family - 2 adults & up to 3 children: From £72.70
Carer: Free
* 15% saving for advance tickets; gate tickets are higher.

Dates & Times
Weekends, 5th to 20th December 2026
5th, 6th,  12th, 13th,  19th and 20th December
Father Christmas sessions: 10.20am, 11am, 11.40am, 12.20pm, 1.40pm, 2.20pm and 3pm
Festive Fun: 10am-4pm on the same weekends, with seasonal family activities included in castle entry.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: A group storytelling session, followed by your family's own visit with Father Christmas.
Schedule Note: Entry is by booked session. Our calendar displays the castle's opening hours.

Good To Know
Father Christmas tickets must be booked in advance. To book, buy your castle tickets, choose your date, then add Father Christmas under "enhance your visit". Arrive at least 15 minutes before your session, as Father Christmas starts promptly. Bring your booking confirmation, and members should also bring their membership card.

📍 Dover Castle Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Dover Castle in Dover for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at Dover Castle, click the Events button under the listing's main image.

⭐ Ready to book Father Christmas at Dover Castle? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the venue's booking page ⭐

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Love a bit of festive magic? Explore our guides to Christmas in Kent and Santa's Grottos in Kent, or our Seasonal category.

Picture Credit: © English Heritage.

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