Dover Castle
Dover, East Kent
Image: Dover CastleDover Castle sits high above the White Cliffs, with a medieval Great Tower above ground and a network of secret wartime tunnels below. Climb the tower to discover the court of King Henry II, explore the Under Siege exhibition and let children loose in the siege play area. Give it a full day.
Highlights
- Henry II's Great Tower
- Secret Wartime Tunnels and the Underground Hospital (guided tour)
- Siege play area
- WWI Fire Command Post
- Two cafés and other food outlets
Good to know
- The Operation Dynamo section of the tunnels is closed for maintenance, so check before visiting
- Tickets are sold by timed slot
- Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds only
Getting there
Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HUParking: Free on-site parking for up to 200 cars, with overflow at Broadlees (CT16 1HW) at peak times.
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