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Dover Castle

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4.7 (14371 reviews)

Military museum, medieval underground works, labyrinthine war-time tunnels, with views and tours.

Castle Hill Rd., Dover CT16 1HU, UK

+44 370 333 1181

Did You Know?
8 facts
1st Century CE
Ancient Origins

Dover Castle boasts a lighthouse built by the Romans in the 1st century CE, making it potentially Britain's oldest standing structure.

375 feet
Elevated Fortress

Perched 375 feet above sea level, Dover Castle overlooks the English Channel at its narrowest point, providing strategic defense for centuries.

Concentric Rings
Influential Design

The layout of Dover Castle, with its concentric rings of fortifications, is believed to have inspired the design of the Tower of London.

Secret Tunnels
Underground Network

Dover Castle features a complex network of tunnels beneath its grounds, used for secret communication and transportation during wartime.

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