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Dover Castle


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Dover
Traveler 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 as more »
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Attraction type: Castle, Landmark/point of interest, Historic home
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: east of Dover; follow the signs through town Dover
England

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4 of 5 stars
notredame101 1 contribution
london
Jun 25, 2009

since the keep was closed, we only did the castle walk and when to the shops. It was really, really windy and we could barely stand up so then we just parked ourselves in the store and shopped for things like ice cream, candy, soda.... and princess dresses. it was a ton of fun and anyone who wants a fun... more

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4 of 5 stars
Saskville 5 contributions
Western Canada
May 22, 2009

Dover Castle was a great day out. The wartime tunnels tour was great and well setup. The castle keep was closed but we still enjoyed the castle grounds. The kids enjoyed the whole trip but the tunnels did worry them a little. more

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5 of 5 stars
sf_traveler 177 contributions
California
Feb 28, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

I had wanted to go here for so long and after having finally visited I was not disappointed. There was a lot to see since the material heritage presented spans from Roman times through WWII. Don't miss the WWII War Tunnels. You must go on a guided tour only and I was surprised at how huge they were. The rooms... more

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5 of 5 stars
RandomBint 9 contributions
Cambridgeshire
May 30, 2007
9/9 found this review helpful

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

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1 of 5 stars
DamienT98 22 contributions
South East London
Apr 8, 2007
5/9 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
d_and_h 21 contributions
Savannah, GA
Apr 1, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
FamilyThatTravels 13 contributions
A Southern State
Jan 10, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

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

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3 of 5 stars
BrightonBabe 28 contributions
Brighton, United Kingdom
Sep 25, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
flyinglab 327 contributions
上海
Mar 19, 2009

ロンドンから日帰りで往復しました。往復切符の方が安い事と、宿泊するとホテル代や、ホテルを探すためのロスタイムが生じるため... more

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east of Dover; follow the signs through town, Dover, England