Dover Castle

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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Nov 2, 2024
This castle is so huge. Last year we did the tunnel tours, but this year we focused on the outside areas and the views. There are so many levels and different views each time. The castle itself is al… Full review by Bargeegirl
Oct 29, 2024
We took our two young grandsons for the Halloween event and it was a shambles from start to finish,feel like cancelling my membership. First problem was being sent to a muddy car park a long way from… Full review by Relax28665934969
Oct 28, 2024
Dover castle is an excellent site. Allow yourself a slow day to take it all in. We spent 5 hours at the site allowing us a short break for our 10 year old to play for a bit. The High Tower has things… Full review by Carolyn W
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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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Dover Castle is a stunning medieval castle that stands upon Castle Hill above the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Building began on this fortres…
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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 do online if you visit Dover Castle (via 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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I booked online so I am not sure. The website says you can get tickets at the castle on the day but "admission price will be higher if you choose to pay on the day you visit". Sorry …
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I booked online so I am not sure. The website says you can get tickets at the castle on the day but "admission price will be higher if you choose to pay on the day you visit". Sorry can't be more helpful but hope this assists.
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