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Dover Castle

Castle Hill, Dover CT16 1HU, England
0870 333 1181
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Dover
4.5 of 5 stars 228 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveller Description: Some insider tips on Dover Castle:  * Wear comfortable shoes and layers of clothing - this is a huge, hilly site, and you'll want to be comfortable... more »
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Fleet, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Dover Castle itself is a fascinating experience and well worth spending a whole day there. Loads to see from the secret tunnels to the church and lighthouse to the castle. Some very nice touches with very good tour guides in the tunnels and excellent actors in the castle. Unfortunately, some of the downsides were a bit annoying: they didn't open... More

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WalmerKent
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Good value for money with a range of historical periods well represented - and re-enactors in the Keep really bringing history alive. More

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Gold Coast
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We visited Dover castle and unfortunately, by only allowing just over an hour and a half for our visit, we didn't have enough time to see everything we would have liked to have seen. The castle and its grounds are very large and impressive with fabulous views across the harbour and English channel. The displays are very good including the... More

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East Dorset, Vermont
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A great place to spend an afternoon. Beautiful views across the English channel from the cliffs. Excellent tour through the tunnels. More

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Colorado
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Very impressive castle at the top of a steep hill where you can see the coastline of France from , as well as great views of the harbor.. We enjoyed seeing the secret war tunnels from World War II and is where the evacuation of Dunkirk France was directed from. Over 318,000 people were evacuated. It was also set up... More

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London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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The first sight many people see of the UK, or England in particular, are the White Cliffs of Dover. These are the chalk cliffs on the English side of the Strait of Dover, (in French Pas de Calais), and is the narrowest part of the English Channel at some 21 miles (34 km). At this distance it is possible on... More

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Kendal, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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A really great place to take kids - and there were lots visiting from France. We thought the entrance fees high but then thought the exhibits justified the cost - there are speaking moving holograms of knights and ladies in the rooms which are lavishly furnished. I hadn't realised that the furniture of that period was painted and decorated in... More

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Lightwater, Surrey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Great place to visit. Super friendly & knowledgeable staff. Plenty of parking - but we did go mid-week. World War 2 rooms really well done and lots to see and learn. Older part has been recently recreated to its former glory. Well worth a visit - only regret was that we didn't have long enough. Could easily spend a full... More

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Absolutely gorgeous, well worth the walk to get up to the castle! The castle itself was very fascinating, but the highlight of the visit was the wartime tunnels. Make sure you do both the underground hospital and Operation Dynamo tours. Awesome views of the city, English Channel and France. Also, be prepared to spend the day here. More

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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Well worth the visit. If you are visiting with a few kids and intend on coming back, EH membership is a very good idea to save pennies. The tunnels have been revamped and the exhibition is very good More

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