History

Dover Castle

Dover, South East England

Britain's biggest castle, with medieval keep, wartime tunnels and sweeping Channel views.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
4 hours

A huge clifftop site covering Roman, medieval and Second World War history. The Secret Wartime Tunnels tour is the highlight, and the great tower has been fitted out as it looked under Henry II. Allow most of a day, and book in busy school holidays.

Open
All year, reduced days in winter
Getting there
Large car park on site, steep access road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

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