Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Dover Castle this October half term. Join the Great Pumpkin Party, with interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail and a seasonal selfie spot around the castle. Come in costume and enter the daily fancy dress competition for the chance to win a prize. The Halloween fun is included in standard admission, which also covers the Secret Wartime Tunnels tour.

Prices
Free with admission
Admission*
With donation/without donation
Adult: £27.20 to £29.75 | From £24.65
Child - 5 to 17 years: £13.60 to £14.87 | From £12.32
Child - under 5 years: Free
Concession: £24.65 to £27.20 | £22.35
Family - 1 adult, up to 3 children: £40.80 to £44.62 | £37.06
Family - 2 adults, up to 3 children: £68 to £74.37 | 61.79
English Heritage members: Free
Carer: Free
* Advance tickets; gate tickets are higher.

Booking Highlights
Book online by midnight the day before your visit to save.

Dates & Times
24th October to 1st November 2026
Halloween Activities
10am-4pm
Castle
24th October
10am-5pm
25th October to 1st November:
10am-4pm.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: Self-led around the castle at your own pace.
Schedule Note: Tickets are sold by timed entry slot, but you can stay as long as you like within opening hours. Our calendar displays the Halloween activity times for each day.

Good To Know
Don't forget the costumes for the fancy dress competition.

📍 Dover Castle Visitor Details
Check out our main listing for Dover Castle for more visitor info, including accessibility and parking. For more adventures at Dover Castle, click the Events button under the listing's main image - including our listing for the Halloween Ghost Hunt at Dover Castle (separate ticket).

⭐ Ready to book Dover Castle's Halloween Half-Term? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the venue's booking page.

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Looking for more spooky fun? Explore our listings for Halloween and October Half-Term in Kent, and don't miss the  Halloween-Themed Family Fun in Kent guide.

Picture Credit: © English Heritage.

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