It's very easy to regard Dover only as a place for getting the ferry. Even if you regularly stay here, it's often en route to France. However, it's well worth stopping a few extra hours and taking in the Castle. Site itself is magnificent, wih amazing views, really making you think about the role of Britian as a marine nation... more

I wish I could say Dover castle was worth visiting, but it really isn't. There seems to be no effort put into the place. If you like to walk around an empty castle, with room after room of bare empty space, then you will love this place. There were two rooms that were of "interest". One was labelled as the... more

We were at Dover Castle on March 22, which was a great time to avoid crowds. The Secret Wartime Tunnels onsite are definitely worth seeing. The keep has a decent (but not extraordinary) display related to Henry VIII, and there is a nice audio-visual presentation on the Siege of 1216. The interior of the keep has the austere stone feel... more

SO very interesting...with history dating back from Roman day up to WWII. We wish we'd had more time here - there is much to see! Check opening days in winter and dress warmly! We heard one child - getting out of the car while the hill-top wind was blowing - say, "Mum, are you mad?" It was a hassle to... more

As you drive down towards the coast you get a fantastic view of Dover Castle. It was a surprise to me as, for some reason, I thought it was a ruin but it is in fact completely intact, with fortification walls and a keep. Although a bit expensive (£9.50) it is a good day out. The tour of the World... more