Dover Castle

Henry II began the building of the present imposing and impressive castle in the 1180’s and over the following 800 years its defences and buildings were adapted to meet the changing demands of warfare and weapons.

Dover Castle is a great action-packed day out for all the family, roam through centuries of history from the Roman lighthouse to the secrets of the Second World War.

Walking tagsSouth Foreland Lighthouse walkDiscover the White Cliffs of Dover, the most iconic symbol of our county, along this refreshing walk overlooking the English Channel - one of the… St Margaret-at-CliffeSave South Foreland Lighthouse walk to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsNorth Downs Way 13 : Shepherdswell to DoverJourney along the North Downs Way chalk ridge and ancient Via Francigena pilgrimage from Shepherdswell to Dover. Save North Downs Way 13 : Shepherdswell to Dover to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsNorth Downs Way 15 : Folkestone to DoverWalk along the White Cliffs of Dover to Folkestone discovering wartime history, rare plants and butterflies, and incredible coastal views. Dover, FolkestoneSave North Downs Way 15 : Folkestone to Dover to favourites

English Heritage walk - Dover to DealThis 10-miles walk takes you from Dover Castle, along Kent's Heritage Coast, to Deal.

Find out more about Dover CastleDiscover the castle's history, from iron age hill fort to WWI military headquarters.

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