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Things to do in Dover

Dover has 25 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning museums, art galleries and play centres. It sits in Kent, South East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 1 is free to visit, 25 are indoor options for a wet day and 2 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Dover include St Margaret's Museum, Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum, PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum, Folkestone Museum and Arthur's Hall, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Ashford, Sittingbourne, Maidstone and Tonbridge are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Dover

  1. 01
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including St Margaret's Museum and Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum.
    14 places
  2. 02
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including The Stables and Art Studio & Gallery Rod Bere.
    9 places
  3. 03
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Playtime Cafe.
    1 place
  4. 04
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Game Nation.
    1 place

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Indoor Things to Do25

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Dover?

This guide maps 25 places to visit in and around Dover. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Dover?

Recognisable names near Dover include St Margaret's Museum, Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum, PWRR & Queens Regiment Museum and Folkestone Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Dover?

1 of the place listed for Dover is free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Dover on a rainy day?

25 indoor options are recorded near Dover — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Dover kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.