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Dover Castle is one of Englands oldest castles and most popular tourist landmarks. Tourists can get involved in a number of activities, some of which contain tours of the old architecture, history training, and witnessing paranormal activity. Tourists can check out the gift shop, Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment Museum, and castle cafe while visiting the facility.

Things to do at Dover Castle.

As one of the most popular tourist areas in Kent, the Dover Castle greets thousands of visitors a day. Dover Castle is the oldest fort in England, and visitors can find a variety of things to see and do while visiting. The attraction is family friendly, and adults and children can engage in all of the sights and activities that the Dover Castle has to offer.

Historical Significance.

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

Architecture.

The Dover Castle has numerous distinctive architectural assets that helped to fortify it and protect against invasion. The Keep is the inner-most defensive structure, and it is encompassed by the Inner Bailey walls and outer walls. Concrete, antitank obstacles are also there as a response to a 1940 threat of invasion. Towers, like the Norfolk and St. Johns Tower are also present, as is the Constables Gate. Tourists are able to view all of these structures.

Paranormal Activity and Superstitions.

Over the years there have been a great number of reports of ghost sightings at 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 popular tales is about a headless drummer boy who is thought to have haunted the castle for over 200 years. Many visitors to the castle have documented viewing a range of different spirits and have suggested they heard strange sounds, like the creaking of a door that had long been taken away from that spot.

Food.

Visitors can make a day trip of visiting the Dover Castle by visiting the castle restaurant, The Naafi. Visitors can get lunch there or take a picnic to eat outside on the grass, weather permitting. Addititionally there is the Tunnel Caf©, which is found close to 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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