Plotting Room Experience Timed Tours Nov/Dec 26
The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover · 13 November to 19 December 2026
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Guided timed tours of the Fan Bay plotting room at The White Cliffs of Dover, a wartime command space abandoned for over 50 years and presented much as it was found. Visitors descend the main access shaft in hard hats and head torches, passing the Battery Command Post on the way to the main plotting room. Tours run from 13 November to 19 December 2026 and suit families and history enthusiasts, with a recommended minimum age of 8 for children. Tickets are booked through the National Trust website, where the current entry price should be checked.
Highlights
- Descend 18 steps into the wartime plotting room in hard hats and head torches
- Pass the Battery Command Post on the guided route
- Tours run 13 November to 19 December 2026, recommended for ages 8 and over
Getting there
The White Cliffs of Dover, CT16 1HJ
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