YHA Canterbury
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
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Garden/grounds
Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels
Overview
The origins of Dover Castle lie in the Iron Age, and a Roman Lighthouse and Anglo-Saxon church can still be seen. The tunnels take you deep into the White Cliffs to explore the nerve centre of the Dunkirk evacuation.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am–4pm
Thursday 10am–4pm
Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm
Hostels nearby
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