Fan Bay Deep Shelter

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Take a journey into the past on a guided tour of Fan Bay Deep Shelter in the White Cliffs of Dover. 

 Recently opened to the public the tunnels were constructed in 1940/41 as accommodation for the gun battery above.  Book a guided tour and follow your guide deep into the cliffs where the 125 steps take you in and out of the shelter 70 feet underground.    The tunnels are unlit so the only light will come from head torches.

Booking is essential – see website for opening times and admission prices.

Admission to the tunnels is by timed ticket only, including members. You will need to visit the Fan Bay Ticket Office next to the White Cliffs Visitor Centre to book your tickets and a collect a map to the site, before walking to the tunnels.

There is an age restriction of 12 as we do not think the raw nature of the tunnels is suitable for under this age.

It takes 45 minutes to walk to the tunnels, which are located 1 ½ miles from the White Cliffs Visitor Centre.

The tunnels are only accessible by 125 steep steps to get into the shelter and back out again. All visitors must have sensible shoes or boots to visit the tunnels, sandals and heeled shoes are not suitable; access to the tunnels could be refused if footwear is unsuitable.