Dover Castle

Step inside the Great Tower at Dover Castle and immerse yourself in the medieval world of King Henry II, authentically re-created showing how it may have appeared when newly built during the 1180s. Journey through richly furnished chambers filled with hundreds of finely crafted objects and learn about life in the Great Tower as you encounter the colourful characters from the royal court.

Travel deep into the chalk cliffs through the Wartime Tunnels. Take an inclusive audio tour through the labyrinth of tunnels where wartime personnel were stationed during World War II. See the underground hospital and walk through the underground rooms which served as the nerve centre for ‘Operation Dynamo' where Vice Admiral Ramsay and Sir Winston Churchill planned the evacuation of Dunkirk.

Also take time to explore the atmospheric Medieval Tunnels and see one of Europe's best-preserved Roman lighthouses. Before you leave, take a brisk walk around the battlements, with their fine views out to sea. On your way around, take a welcome break at the NAAFI restaurant, for a delicious lunch or afternoon tea.

Distance from Cruise Terminal: 10 minutes by coach
 

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Nearby Attractions:
• White Cliffs - superb walks from The Gateway to Britain overlooking the straits of Dover
• Dover Musem and Bronze Age Boat, visit the 3,000 year old Bronze Age Boat in the area's most varied museum.
• White Cliffs Boat Tours- see the sights of Dover from a boat, take a trip on the Southern Queen from Dover seafront.

Tour Suggestions:

Full Day
1. Cliff top walks - stretch your legs and enjoy a walk along the famous White Cliffs of Dover. The South Foreland lighthouse is around a 40 minute walk from the National Trust Visitor Centre or you can continue on into the pretty village of St. Margarets (around 5 miles) and enjoy lunch in one of the excellent pubs.

2. Visit Deal and Sandwich - explore and enjoy these historic towns. Take a leisurely stroll along Deal promenade and venture into the town where you can pick up something special at one of the many individual specialised shops.

3. St Margarets Museum & Pine Gardens

Other Tour Options:

Full day tour suggestion

Option 1
• Morning visit to Dover Castle & the Secret Wartime Tunnels
• Lunch in the themed Naafi restaurant with views across the harbour
• Early afternoon visit to Walmer Castle and Gardens
• Cream tea in the Lord Warden Tearooms OR
• Visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, celebrated gardens created by Vita Sackville-West

Option 2
• Morning visit to Dover Castle & the Secret Wartime Tunnels
• Lunch in the themed Naafi restaurant with views across the harbour
• Afternoon visit to Leeds Castle, known as the loveliest Castle in the World'
• Joint ticket available to Dover Castle and Leeds Castle.