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Dover Castle is one of Englands oldest forts and most popular tourist landmarks. Tourists can get involved in a selection of activities, some of which include tours of the long-standing architecture, history classes, and witnessing paranormal activity. Tourists can also check out the gift shop, Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment Museum, and castle bistro while visiting the facility.

Activities to do at Dover Castle.

As one of the most well-liked tourist spots in Kent, the Dover Castle meets thousands of visitors a day. Dover Castle is the oldest fort in England, and tourists can find a variety of things to see and do while there. The attraction is family friendly, and adults and children can take part in all of the sights and things to do that the Dover Castle has to offer you.

Historical Significance.

Dover Castle was built in the 12th century and looks over the famous white cliffs of Dover. It played a significant protective role throughout history and has often been described as the Key to England. The castle was, initially, made of clay. The castle begun to take on an identifiable shape, during the reign of Henry II. Wartime tunnels were also made, and those tunnels were used as an underground hospital, air-raid shelter, and military command center during World War II. The castle and surrounding land are now owned by English Heritage.

Architecture.

The Dover Castle has many unique architectural assets that served to fortify it and guard against harm. The Keep is the inner-most protective structure, and it is encompassed by the Inner Bailey walls and outer walls. Concrete, antitank obstacles are also present as a reaction to a 1940 threat of attack. Towers, just like the Norfolk and St. Johns Tower are also found, as is the Constables Gate. Tourists are able to view all of these structures.

Paranormal Activity and Superstitions.

Over the years there have been innumerable experiences of ghost sightings at the Dover Castle, some of which contain the ghosts of Lady in Red, Anne Bolyn, Anne of Cleves, and soldiers in the World War II channels. One of the more well-liked stories is about a headless drummer boy who is thought to have haunted the castle for over 200 years. Many visitors to the castle have reported viewing a range of different spirits and have reported they observed unusual sounds, including the creaking of a door that had long been taken away from that location.

Food.

Tourists can make a day trip of visiting Dover Castle by going to the castle restaurant, The Naafi. Visitors can pick up lunch there or bring a picnic to eat outside on the grass, weather permitting. Addititionally there is the Tunnel Caf©, which is positioned nearby the Secret Wartime Tunnels gift shop. Tourists can have a sandwich, cup of tea, or pick up a souvenir, while waiting for their tour to begin.

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