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Dover Castle    

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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 13, 2025
Staying in Folkestone thought I would come into Dover and have a day in the castle. Unfortunately they had gone to winter opening times. Only open at the weekend and I was only staying mon to fri so… Full review by helensims61
Jan 6, 2025
Amazing visit. Dover Castle is imposing from the distance, beautiful and interesting inside. We particularly enjoyed the special tour we took of the middle level of secret tunnels guided by an extrem… Full review by Adventure717800
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
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Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed. It was founded in the 11th century and has been des…
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Owner:English Heritage
Construction completed:12th century
Type:Norman castle

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Best way to get from cruise port to Dover Castle?
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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 …
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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.
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How do I pre-purchase tickets?
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You can purchase tickets at the reception, or go to the English Heritage website
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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 …
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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 closing time.
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Can i buy tickets at the castle at the reduced price?
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Hello, when I was there in July, it was pre-booked tickets only
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