Castles · South East England
The Spur, Dover Castle
In or near Martin Mill.
The Spur, Dover Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Taylor — 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
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Spur, Dover Castle 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
The PWRR and Queen's Regiment Museum is located in the Keep at Dover Castle and showcases the history of England's senior infantry regiment. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the courage and sacrifices of soldiers from the South East of England, spanning from 1661 to the present day.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Spur, located within Dover Castle in South-East England, is a prominent feature of this historic fortress. It serves as a crucial defensive structure, reflecting the castle's strategic importance throughout history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1311, 1.3199
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Guston
- Postcode
- CT16 1HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Phone
- 01304 240121
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 1.2 km
- Official site
- pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1302476248 (ODbL)
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Dubris
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Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Queen Elizabeth's Pocket Pistol
Historic houses · 0.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spur, Dover Castle?
- The Spur, Dover Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1HW), in the parish of Guston.
- What is The Spur, Dover Castle?
- The Spur, Dover Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spur, Dover Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1HW.
- Is The Spur, Dover Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Spur, Dover Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does The Spur, Dover Castle charge admission?
- The Spur, Dover Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Spur, Dover Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1HW.