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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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Sep 9, 2024
Loads to see and you need a complete day to see everything. There are plenty of parking which is free and loads of guides to help you on your way round. Passed many times and glad we called there. Full review by Sunshine33795714411
Sep 6, 2024
Dover Castle is a wonderful 5 star venue, and it took us a whole day to explore it. But the trip was marred by the officious staff at the tea shop just inside the entrance. We had been there earlie… Full review by shepherdh
Sep 2, 2024
Been going for years as live local ,,,, it’s excellent,,warning to parents of young kids ,,, the new play park is very good but has a wooden up and down steps with walk way right along the castle wal… Full review by Baz9414
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