Rising above the famous White Cliffs and renowned as 'the Key to England', Dover Castle boasts an eventful 2000-year history. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal …
Rising above the famous White Cliffs and renowned as 'the Key to England', Dover Castle boasts an eventful 2000-year history. Built soon after 1066, this mighty fortress has been the site of royal intrigue and epic sieges. In the labyrinthine tunnels beneath it, the castle became centre of the crucial effort to evacuate hundreds of thousands of Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. New for 2024: Discover the newly opened Dover Castle Under Siege area at the north end of the castle. Dive into the forgotten tale of the 1216-17 siege and unearth how this pivotal event stopped the English throne from falling into French hands.
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May 20, 2025
Did not plan on going but very pleased we did. Well set out including sequential historical features from Roman times through to the role the tunnels played during the second WW. Definitely do the WW…Full review by LyndellandMarc
May 18, 2025
This is our second time visiting as didn't get to complete everything before. We walked the grounds and did the tunnels this time, which were amazing. I personally liked the hospital tunnel whereas…Full review by AprilForbes
May 16, 2025
Yet another amazing time at Dover Castle. The site is vast with so many excellent historical places, from the Roman Lighthouse to the Cold War tunnels. A great day out that was enjoyed by my 9 friend…Full review by Ken1green
If visiting with a coach full of children, where is the best place to cross the road after leaving the coach park? Opposite the coach park or opposite the pedestrian entrance to the castle?
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I parked in the castle grounds, sorry I don't know. Why wouldn't you park in the grounds. I would suggest you call the castle
I'm 73 and have a heart condition. How stressful is walking the tour?
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The tours themselves are quite short (self directed most of them). There are steepish slopes and steps. You could go at your own pace and there’s lots to see. However, is it all …
The tours themselves are quite short (self directed most of them). There are steepish slopes and steps. You could go at your own pace and there’s lots to see. However, is it all easy flat and accessible? No it’s not
We travelled to Dover Castle by car from River, England, a small community west of Dover, so I don't know about going to the castle from the cruise port. Talking with the cruise line is a …
We travelled to Dover Castle by car from River, England, a small community west of Dover, so I don't know about going to the castle from the cruise port. Talking with the cruise line is a good idea; I would imagine they would have information on this, but I've never been on a cruise. I think there is a TI not too far from the cruise port.
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