Even though the blue skies didn't last very long (it ended up being windy and rainy almost all day), we loved exploring Dover Castle and revisiting the turbulent war years, when the Dover Straits were packed with ships and the skies were filled with enemy planes!
Above ground, we checked out one of Europe’s best-preserved Roman lighthouses, visited the siege Experience of 1216 and found out what it may have been like to be a medieval soldier under siege. We had to wait until the 45 mph winds died down a bit before we were able to explore the towering keep with its spectacular views across the channel and its recreation of King Henry VIII’s.
Pictured above: old Saxon church and Roman lighthouse.
We experienced the complex defence systems employed during two World Wars at the fascinating Admiralty Lookout, which has just re-opened following a £1 million refurbishment. With exciting new interactive displays, the girls tried their hand at semaphore or Morse code, and learned about the techniques used to detect enemy ships. We also discovered the labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in Dover’s White Cliffs. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips brought the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive.
Walking through the rooms where Sir Admiral Ramsay planned the “miracle of Dunkirk” and touring the underground hospital were most fascinating.
The tunnels inside the white cliffs make for an incredible journey back in time... we got to follow the sights and sounds of an injured RAF fighter pilot through these tunnels - including air raid sirens and flickering lights!
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