Castles · South East England
Canon's Gate House
In or near Martin Mill.
Canon's Gate House — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
M Bardell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 1.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Canon's Gate House is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dover Castle is a historic fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into England's medieval past. Key attractions include the Great Tower, wartime tunnels, and the oldest surviving lighthouse in Britain, along with interactive exhibits that bring the castle's history to life.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canon's Gate House is a castle located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance within the region. Further details on its era, ownership, and architectural features are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1266, 1.3218
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/126832133 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canon's Gate House?
- Canon's Gate House is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1LW), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Canon's Gate House?
- Canon's Gate House — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canon's Gate House?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1LW.
- Is Canon's Gate House a protected site?
- Yes — Canon's Gate House is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Canon's Gate House charge admission?
- Canon's Gate House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Canon's Gate House?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1LW.