The Great Tower — Attraction in Dover

Fantastic day out with so much to do.

The Saxon church hidden is an absolute must visit. Very beautiful and a lot of information.

The castle itself is stunning and steeped with art information and history.

It's not a massive climb to the top and the panoramic views are spectacular.

The museum is packed with information and history with some wonderful artifacts. We will return and want to take it all in again.

We didn't manage the cave tour due to the kids not wanting to do it however we shall next time.

The grounds are dog friendly and the cafe had a great selection of hot and cold drinks.

The gift shop was reasonably priced and we took away some mead and spice toffee apple cider for around £6.50

The kids loved the air defence and walk around the wall.

Dover Castle really is a must day out...

It is an amazing experience for young and old people. With the castle decorations, you get a great insight and feel to how the castle would have been when the kings and queens lived there. The castle and its grounds are a great day out, with so much to learn, spanning from the medieval times to World War 2. If you have membership, it is generally free, and they always have some great events up there, too.

Dogs are welcome but can not go inside.

The site is old, and the floor can be very uneven, so access for disabilities may be a bit restricted.

Be prepared to walk a lot. Comfortable, sensible shoes are a must and wear layers as can be windy and chilly in the...

It is well worth going into Arthur's Hall prior to entering the Great Hall as it gives you a grounding of the history of Henry II who commissioned its construction. I was lucky when I entered the Great Tower to be questioned by an actress in the role of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine (Henry's wife). The scale of the tower and its superb condition made this the best part of the...