About Us
The Citadel, located on Dover's Western Heights was constructed in the late 1700's as a port of defence during the Napoleonic war and has since been used for a variety of purposes.
Most recently it has been used as a borstal, prison and immigration detention centre up until its closure in 2015. Prior to that it was used as a barracks during both world wars. Given its rich history, this location features architecture from a wide range of time periods and a huge contrast between a modern prison and a forgotten wartime barracks.
What we provide
Locations within The Citadel include over 50 buildings:
- Prison wings / prison cells
- Guard room
- Disused Gymnasium
- Disused canteen
- Disused astroturf football / basketball cage
- WWII bunkers
- Disused network of underground tunnels
- Officers' Quarters
- Moat/ditch
- Variety of disused workshops
- Disused armoury
- Well and pump house
- Disused rifle range
- Barrack huts
- Fortified casemate's
Other Info:
- Highest point in Dover
- No risk of theft (24/7 on-site security)
- Impressive 360 views over English Channel and Dover area
- Grade 2 listed accommodation building and gate house
- Good access to road, rail and ferry networks
- Located 1 mile from the town centre and Dover Priory station
- 33 acres / 13 hectares
Our Location
The Citadel
Citadel Road
Dover
CT17 9DRDover