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Dover Castle

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Begun in 1066, but largely a product of Henry II's expansion in 1170. In the 13th century King John ordered the building of underground tunnels connected to sallyports in order to surprise attacking troops. These tunnels were later used as a military command centre during WWII (see the extensive reconstructions). Within the castle grounds stand a Roman lighthouse and a Saxon church.
Dover, Kent, England, CT16 1HU

About Dover Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Website: Dover Castle
Phone: 01304 211 067
English Heritage
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OS TR325 419

Heritage Highlight: Underground tunnels begun by King John, later used in WWII
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Nearest Attractions Roman Painted House - 0.5 miles (Roman) White Cliffs of Dover - 0.8 miles (Countryside) Knights Templar Church - 1 miles (Church) Western Heights - 1 miles (Historic Property) South Foreland Lighthouse - 2.4 miles (Historic Property) St John's Commandery - 5.9 miles (Historic Property) Walmer Castle and Gardens - 6.1 miles (Castle) Barfreston, St Nicholas Church - 6.5 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Dover - 1 miles away Barfreston - 4.4 miles away Folkestone - 6.8 miles away Deal - 7 miles away Sandwich - 9.6 miles away Lyminge - 10.4 miles away Hythe - 11.1 miles away Lympne - 13.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Hidden Gem, By the Sea - 7.1 miles from Dover Castle Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £350

Chapel Cottage - 7.2 miles from Dover Castle Woolage Green, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £255

Old Chelsea - 7.7 miles from Dover Castle Deal, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £320

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Nearest Hotels

Blakes Of Dover - 0.3 miles from Dover Castle Dover, Kent Stay from: £43.00

Churchill Hotel - 0.6 miles from Dover Castle Dover, Kent Stay from: £50.00

St Albans Hotel - Guest House - 0.7 miles from Dover Castle Dover, Kent Stay from: £34.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Castle Guest House - 0.2 miles from Dover Castle Dover, Kent From: £36.00

Hubert House Guesthouse and Bistro - 0.2 miles from Dover Castle Dover, Kent From: £175.00

Number One Guest House - 0.2 miles from Dover Castle Dover, Kent From: £64.00

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Dover
Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Gaol
Biggin Street
Dover
Kent
England
CT16 1DL
Tel: 01304 205 108
Fax: 01304 255 409
Email: tic@doveruk.com
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