Secret Wartime Tunnels

Some areas had prohibitions against photography which made sense as they showed clips and images that are copyrighted. I only got my camera out after the video are had been passed and our guide allowed it. Nice to see many of the areas setup as they were back in the 1940's and during Operation Dynamo. The tunnels were truly carved into the White Cliffs, some about 3 meters in. The tour went through several levels and exited by the casemates and a gift shop that used to be a set of near ground offices and work areas.

This was my husband and I’s favourite part of Dover castle. We were a few minutes late for the first tour but we got in line for the second tour, on a busy day you could be waiting a while. The tour was well organized with films and real life accounts from Operation Dynamo, though the tunnels are much older. Some spots were a little crowded. The tour was a good length. It ended with a gift shop at the end with some nice souvenirs and books. No photos are allowed.

We visited Dover Castle on a very busy day. The main reason was to see the wartime tunnels. The friendly helpful staff at the admissions desk saw my Mum was using a walking stick and asked if we needed transport. There is a fairly steep slope from the entrance to the tunnels. They ordered a mobility bus to pick us up. This was so kind and meant my Mum could enjoy the tunnels without being tired out before she started. We had quite a long wait outside (about 40 mins) before our tour started. It was very interesting with lots to see. There is a fair amount of walking and some uneven floors, but we didn't feel rushed. At the end of the tour a member of staff showed us where to wait for the bus to take us back to our car. There is plenty of free parking on several different levels. The staff were very knowledgeable and so helpful, we didn't know we could get transport, the site is quite extensive and without the bus it would have been a very tiring day and we probably wouldn't have been able to see as much as we did. Photos and videos are not allowed inside the tunnels.

Brilliant experience with fantastic guides, we joined a smaller group and so probably had a better experience. Well worth a look for anyone with an interest in SWW history. Pair this with a trip to the Battle of Britain memorial 15 mins drive away for a good look at what happened 1939 to Autumn 1940

Amazing experience. You can feel the history. The guide was extremely friendly and the vibe was very positive. I didn’t need the history of the war in video, but I suppose some do. I wish we could have seen more tunnels, but what we did see was very cool. The gift shop is actually worth visiting. Lots of nice stuff if you are into WW2 history.

Fascinating if you love your World War(s) history. It was so interesting. It makes me proud to be British with the knowledge of my grandfather and great uncles being so involved and keeping our country free from Hitler's clutches. My fella said he was still repairing the same telephony technology right up to the 1980s when working for BT. It's amazing to see how the technology has since had a massive jump to where we are now with using fibre, cloud, and satellite technology.

Tours are scheduled every 20-30 minutes. There is no where to sit, so if you arrive early, be prepared to stand for a half hour before the tour. You'll go with a guide, but be accompanied by a voice on the speaker that attempts to follow an injured soldier through treatment. The narrative is poorly done. The tour is a hike, so those that have trouble standing or walking should be aware. Tunnels are poorly lit, so watch your step. Gives the visitor an idea of what it was like to be working or treated at the "dressing station." Kids probably wouldn't enjoy, and definitely not for small children. There is a hike up the spiral staircase at the end of the tour, so be prepared. No photographs allowed (nothing really to photograph, anyway). Recommendation: Nice to see, but don't worry if you miss it. Not that important in the grand scale.

Well worth a visit, but you may need to wait 20-30 minutes for next tour, which lasts between 30-40 minutes, worth the wait though. Lots of videos and rooms etc to keep you busy. Sometimes it's hard to see the whole videos though if a large group. Good shop too.