insideKENT Magazine Issue 55 - October 2016 | Page 91

DAYSOUT

Dover Castle at Halloween
High on the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Castle is an imposing
symbol of royal power and the country’s struggle to maintain
independence throughout history. A visit takes you to the
heart of over 2,000 years of England’s story and you can
relive it through a series of exciting and innovative historical
re-creations and state of the art interpretation.

Step into the lavishly furnished Great Tower
and meet characters from the royal court and
times of King Henry II. Descend deep into
the Secret Wartime Tunnels, and witness the
story of Operation Dynamo: Rescue from
Dunkirk and follow the drama as a wounded
soldier is rushed to the World War II
Underground Hospital.
Explore the acres of castle grounds which
include the Roman Lighthouse and Saxon
Church or simply roam the ramparts and take
in the stunning views across to France.
The medieval tunnels, dark and winding are
an atmospheric corner of the castle not to
miss and when it comes to atmosphere,
where better to entertain the family during
October half term than at Dover Castle’s
Haunted Castle event which runs from

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Saturday 22nd October through Sunday 30th
October. For a spook-tacular day out visit
the Haunted Castle to uncover the delightfully
devilish fun that awaits you. Come and
explore, have a go at creepy crafts, share
your ghost stories, scare your friends, and
venture if you dare into the tunnel of terror.
And new this year, for those looking for an
even more ghoulish experience, from
Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th October,
6pm-9pm ‘What Lies Beneath’
is a tunnels tour with a twist, staged within
the castle’s secret tunnel complex deep within
the white cliffs. Not for the faint hearted. Ages
13+. Pre-booking required.
For more information www.englishheritage.org.uk/dover