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  • SteveL_Canterbury
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    A fascinating piece of the history of Dover.

    A really interesting and impressive piece of engineering over 200 years old. The triple helix staircase just shows how clever the architecture of the era was. The two guides at the shop at the lower ...

    Reviewed on Sep 25, 2022
  • gh05t_89
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    Closed - Read Website

    Failed to take the steps of the Grand shaft maybe try again in the near future Read the website to understand that they open on the 3rd Sunday of the month during April - November

    Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020
  • Mark S
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    Unfortunately Closed in Winter!

    Unfortunately when we came, the steps were closed so we will have to return. But the walk around the surrounding area was a delight. Dover gets neglected as a tourist destination as well as by locals....

    Reviewed on Mar 6, 2020
  • fernleighkent
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    One way to keep fit!

    Great triple spiral staircase in the cliffs. Descending the stairs was much easier than coming back up them! Well worth the effort though. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. We visite...

    Reviewed on Nov 19, 2019
  • Hatfield_visitor
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    Need to be fit!

    Not visited for a while. As part of a visit to the Western Heights (Redoubt, North Entrance, Citadel) visited the Grand Shaft. Great walk down to the bottom.... bit harder climbing back up all those...

    Reviewed on Sep 22, 2019

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