Activities & INTERESTS
Please confirm event details with organisers before attending, as schedules may be subject to change.
DOVER WATERFRONT PARK RUN
Dover Waterfront parkrun is a free, friendly weekly 5km event along Dover seafront, following a scenic route that includes the pier. Whether you choose to walk, jog, run, volunteer or simply cheer others on, it is a welcoming way to get active and enjoy Dover’s waterfront. Events take place every Saturday at 9am, starting behind the Sea Sports Centre on The Esplanade.
📍Dover Waterfront Park Run, Esplanade, Dover, CT179FS (Dover Seafront)
Destination Dover Bike Hire
From April to September, explore Dover on two wheels with ease! Our e-bikes are simple to hire and offer flexible options for your adventure. Whether you’re visiting the iconic Dover Castle, enjoying the picturesque White Cliffs, or cruising along the stunning seafront, our e-bikes make it effortless.
Available at key locations: Dover Seafront, Market Square, White Cliffs Visitor Centre, Dover Priory Train Station, and Dover Castle. Experience the freedom to discover Dover like never before.
📍Destination Dover Bike Hire, Esplanade, Dover, CT179FS (Dover Seafront)
SNOOKER AND DARTS AT KNOCKABOUT SPORTS BAR
Knockabout Sports Bar
Located in Market Square, Dover, Knockabout Sports Bar is a lively town-centre venue offering pool tables, live sports screenings and regular darts tournaments. With a fully stocked bar and plenty of seating for larger groups, it is a great spot to meet with friends, enjoy a game and catch the latest sporting action.
Clip ’n Climb ARENA
Our amazing Clip 'n Climb indoor rock climbing arena at Dover District Leisure Center includes 16 fun themed climbing experiences and 20 individual climbing lines up to a maximum height of 7.5 meters, each showcasing striking designs. Prepare yourself to experience action packed adrenaline fueled fun whilst testing your agility, confidence, balance and problem solving skills, from 4 years of age to adults! Bookings available online now. Please view our timetable to find your session and book a spot.
📍Fitness Fields, Whitecliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3FZ.
Gaming sessions at Gamebase
Gamebase -The ultimate Gaming Arena and video game store. Based in the centre of Dover, Gamebase offers 1- or 2-hour sessions, private hire, birthday parties, competitions and league events and their own Fortnite/Minecraft servers. With the latest games ready to play on their ultra 4k, 144hz esports monitors, comfy gaming chairs and super-fast leased line internet experience - you will love every minute of it!
Indoor Play ARENA at PLAYBASE
Playbase - A small, soft play area on the first floor over three platforms with slides, tunnel tube and ball bit, rope bridges and rollers. There are toddler, infant and after-school sessions and the centre is open to all during school holidays. Booking advised. Onsite refreshments including sandwiches, snacks, hot drinks, slush puppies and ice cream.
📍11-16 Biggin St, Dover CT16 1BD (located just above Gamebase)
Little Artlings
Little Artlings is a community initiative in Dover that brings together art and nature to encourage creativity, mindfulness, and fun for children and their families. We follow three simple principles: Earth Care: We look after the environment by using foraged and local food, teaching about plants and nature, and focusing on sustainability. People Care: We create a welcoming space where people can enjoy good food, make friends, and feel part of a supportive community. Fair Share: We reduce waste by recycling, reusing materials, and sharing resources. At our sessions, you can expect things like Open art tables, seasonal plant-based snacks, a cosy reading corner, clay workshops, natural dye printing, clothing swaps, easy planting activities + more. Little Artlings is all about connecting with nature, being creative, and having fun together.
📍Biggin Hall, Biggin Street, Dover CT16 1BD, Thursdays 9:30-11:30am Term Times Only
PAINTING WORKSHOPS AT ARTISTS’ DOVER
Artists’ Dover is a calm, light-filled creative studio in the town centre, designed to be a welcoming space for all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Alongside the regular Sip and Paint evenings and Tea, Biscuits and Paint afternoons, they also host low-cost arts and crafts sessions for home educated children, seasonal workshops led by local makers, and space hire for creatives who want to run their own classes or community sessions.
In addition, they also showcase local and emerging artists through exhibitions and partnerships, and have recently begun working with two local doulas who will be offering pregnancy and postnatal support sessions from the studio. The studio has naturally become a supportive space for anyone looking for a gentle creative outlet or a place to connect with others. Please see their website or Instagram for upcoming events, workshops and classes. Groups are welcome to get in touch to discuss ideas and requirements.
Dover Big Local: Parent and Child Group
Join the Dover Big Local Parent & Child Group every Wednesday from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Charlton Centre. Designed for children aged 0–4, this group offers a welcoming space for parents and little ones to enjoy healthy snacks, crafts, toys, games, singing, storytime, and the chance to socialise. Stay updated at on Dover Big Local Facebook social media!
Dover Den
Our new group, inspired by the National Men's Sheds movement, began last week. We currently meet on Mondays at 2 pm, but this schedule is flexible based on members' preferences. We welcome your ideas and participation to shape our activities and meeting times. Join us to share your thoughts and help build a community that reflects our collective interests
REBELS SAUNA
Sauna by the Sea! The £40-a-month unlimited membership is now a permanent offer! Sign up in person at Rebels or online and enjoy unlimited access to the sauna and facilities whenever you like! Walk-in sessions are still £10pp for an hour. We’re open weekdays 7am-6pm, Saturdays - 9am-6pm, Sundays - 9am-5pm
Also Available Sauna Sisterhood: This group is dedicated to empowering women through a unique blend of sauna, sea swimming, and holistic health and a social meet. Join us for refreshing dips in the sea, followed by invigorating sauna sessions that promote detoxification and relaxation. First Wednesday of the month 12pm-2pm £10pp.
📍Dover Seafront (Marine Parade), Dover, Kent, England, CT16 1LA, United Kingdom
NEXGEN INDOOR CRAZY GOLF
NexGen Crazy Golf! We’re here 11am to 6pm all week, offering 14 holes of fun, free arcade games, and unbeatable prices – £5 for kids, £7.50 for adults. Ready to tee off?
Our normal opening times will be: Tues and Thursdays 3pm-6pm, Saturdays 11-6, Sundays 11-5 For more information; Tel:07990 521735 or visit Facebook No booking needed, just bring your friends and your game face!
The Forge Youth Art Club
The Forge is Future Foundry’s free weekly art club for all 11-16 year olds. No experience is necessary to come along, it’s super friendly, and all materials are provided. You can try out whatever you like at the Forge, including: drawing, zine making, fashion design, upcycling, ceramics, anime, print design, lino printing, tie dye, film making, painting, graphics, street art, pet portraits, card making, scrap sculpture, jewellery making, photography, illustration, badge making, plus more. At The Forge, you’ll have the chance to join group trips exploring arts and culture in Dover and the wider Kent area, along with opportunities to create, prepare, and sell your work at real-life markets! If you have any questions, just email office@futurefoundry.org.uk.
📍Biggin Hall, Biggin Street, Dover CT16 1BD (12-3, every Saturday)
Access, Arts and Adventures
Working with disabled communities through in-person and online activities and groups to create accessible, inclusive and creative opportunities. This Arts Council England funded project is fully underway with a full programme of activities and experiences to book now. Access, Arts and Adventures was set up in 2023 because it was hard to find anything creative that catered for disabled people. Now, just over a year and a half later, you can try journalism, arts and crafts for wellbeing, creative writing, theatre, dance and music + more. For info or to book a space email accessiblekent@gmail.com
Future Foundry Film Club
Future Foundry Film Club is a FREE club open to all 11-19 year olds in the Dover district. No experience necessary, everyone is welcome. Dates announced regularly on social media.
At Film Club we watch films, talk about films and learn to make films together. If you have any questions, just email office@futurefoundry.org.uk.
The NEW CREATORS CLUB
A young adult collective and creative micro cluster.The New Creators is free and runs every Thursday 3.45 - 5.30pm for 14-19 year olds.
Contact office@futurefoundry.org.uk for more information
