Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels Castles
Today, you can experience life as it was lived by the 700 personnel based here in the worst days of the World War II. Relive the drama as a wounded pilot is taken into the underground hospital to fight for his life and see the Command Centre that Churchill visited to see the plans that helped lead to Allied victory.
The White Cliffs are among England's most celebrated sights, yet hidden inside them is a fascinating and secret world. Deep underground lies an extensive network of tunnels first dug during the Napoleonic Wars, but so strategically useful that they continued to be used right through the 20th century.
An exciting presentation using the latest light, film and sound technology highlights the castle's key role when the country was threatened with invasion and retraces how, in 1216, a group of rebel barons invited the French Dauphin to invade and seize the throne from King John.
Today, visitors can enjoy the castle's wealth of history through a range of exciting exhibitions designed to take people back in time. Bringing history to life at the site are the reconstruction and exhibition of Henry VIII's visit in 1539; the 1216 siege experience; the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment Museum and the Roman Pharos and Saxon church. You can also take one of the inclusive tours of the Secret Wartime Tunnels. .
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AddressDover, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HU
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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Castle House Guest House
A 5-minute walk from the port of Dover and Dover Castle, this lovely guest house serves a full English breakfast and has free Wi-Fi for guests..
Hubert House
This family-run guest house has won multiple awards and is the only accommodation provider in Dover with 4 stars and the much coveted Gold Award..
Premier Inn Dover Central
Conveniently located, Premier Inn Dover Central (Eastern Ferry Terminal) is in close proximity to the cruise and ferry terminals and just a short walk to Dover town centre and Dover Castle..
Maison Dieu Guest House
Awarded 4 stars by one of Britains most prestigious travel guides, Maison Dieu Guest House is set close to Dovers White Cliffs and 5 minutes drive from Dovers Ferry and Cruise Ship Terminal..
Salisbury House B &
Situated in Dover centre, Salisbury House B&B is just a 20-minute walk from Dover Ferry Port. The traditional guest house offers hearty cooked breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and free private parking..
No 7 Priory Guest
Situated in the town and the major ferry port of Dover, No 7 Priory Guest House is a Grade II listed bed and breakfast. Family-run, it offers free Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking available to all guests..
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