Museums · South East England
Secret Wartime Tunnels
In or near Martin Mill.
Secret Wartime Tunnels — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 1.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Secret Wartime Tunnels is a museum 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
The Secret Wartime Tunnels at Dover Castle offer a glimpse into the dramatic events of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Visitors can take guided tours through the tunnels, experiencing special effects and historical projections that bring the operation to life. The site also features various historical displays, including an underground hospital and a First World War fire command post.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Secret Wartime Tunnels are located in South-East England. This museum features a network of tunnels used during World War II, showcasing the strategic operations that took place beneath the surface. The site provides insight into Britain's wartime history and its efforts to maintain security and communication.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1265, 1.3233
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Dover
- Postcode
- CT16 1LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12708396275 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Secret Wartime Tunnels?
- Secret Wartime Tunnels is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1LX), in the parish of Dover.
- What is Secret Wartime Tunnels?
- Secret Wartime Tunnels — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Secret Wartime Tunnels?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1LX.
- Is Secret Wartime Tunnels a protected site?
- Yes — Secret Wartime Tunnels is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Secret Wartime Tunnels?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1LX.