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Dover Castle is the largest castle in England. Underneath the castle are tunnels that were used during and after World War II. From Wikepaedia: The outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 saw the tunnels converted first into an air-raid shelter and then later into a military command centre and underground hospital. In May 1940, Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsey directed the evacuation of French and British soldiers from Dunkirk, code-named Operation Dynamo, from his headquarters in the cliff tunnels.
I was most interested in the tunnels. I have seen lots of castles. In Ireland and the UK you cannot swing a dead cat without hitting a castle. In fact, while stopped on the side of the road to take a photo of a castle I looked down and saw an actual dead cat. I didn't think it would make a very good photo.
Although the importance and the history of Dover Castle is amazing, actually visiting the castle is nothing special, as far as castles go.
The tour of the bunkers and the underground hospital was interesting. The narrative given by the guide made it even more interesting.
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A toilet with a view. Right outside the window is the outside wall of the White Cliffs of Dover. 
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And there are the White Cliffs. They are impressive, but my short visit did not allow a long enough walk to see them well. Beachy Head was better for that, and the weather was better when I was there as well. 
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Queen Elizabeth's pocket pistol. Them's some big pockets. 
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It wouldn't be a proper castle without a Trebuche, now would it? 
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This was the guest bedroom. Apparently guests were expected to bring their own furniture, partly so they could show off how great of furniture they could own. This would be a problem for me, as I don't actually own any furniture. 
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Fortunately Hitler gave orders not to destroy the castle. This was partly because he wanted it as his own, and partly because the German gunners in France would use it as an aiming guide for bombardments. 
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Ummm, Hashtag Castle? That's the English Heritage Logo. 
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A view of France from the Castle. 
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A better view of the White Cliffs of Dover. 
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