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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Apr 20, 2025
Super guides in the Castle, David in particular showed us particularly interesting historical places points; he brought the place alive when previously I’d have just walked through. Honestly ask the …Full review by Elephantintheroom22
Apr 17, 2025
Really good site and value for money but the food at this place needs to look better for the prices being charged. Loads to look at in the castle but information is needed in the rooms in terms of pl…Full review by paul h
Apr 13, 2025
I am and EH member but, if you are not, this attraction will seem pricy. That said, it's a well-preserved and nationally important site. Pluses: you can see an awful lot of a site used by England's/…Full review by MrWil_low
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.
Is it possible to leave the castle and return on the day e. g to return to your car?
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The car park at Dover Castle is outside the ticket office so once you have left the castle grounds you can go anywhere you want to presumably as long as you return to your car before …
The car park at Dover Castle is outside the ticket office so once you have left the castle grounds you can go anywhere you want to presumably as long as you return to your car before closing time.
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