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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Jan 1, 2025
What an amazing site! I had no idea this place is as big as it is! It's quite a hilly place so walking for me was a bit of an issue. That said, the site has a mobility bus which saved the day! The … Full review by Z5233BTchrisk
Dec 31, 2024
Enjoyed our visit, with plenty to see and great views from the castle. The walk through the tunnels was very interesting. Only disappointment was when we stopped for afternoon tea. The scones were d… Full review by debbiem14
Dec 23, 2024
Do not eat at the NAFFI at the castle. Food was cold (xmas dinner) Staff need serious training . Cleaning tables should be proactive not having to ask staff. I wonder how they manage when its busy I… Full review by spyvspy
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.
Can i buy tickets at the castle at the reduced price?
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There are reduced prices for children and senior citizens. At present most EH attractions are very busy and if you wait and buy on the day you may find that you have to wait for "a …
There are reduced prices for children and senior citizens. At present most EH attractions are very busy and if you wait and buy on the day you may find that you have to wait for "a spare slot" or not get in at all. For example, Framlingham Castle today (Monday 23 August) had people without prebooked tickets waiting over an hour to get in.
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