INSIDE THE CREEPY UNDERGROUND COASTAL TUNNELS THAT ONLY OPEN TO THE BRITISH PUBLIC ONCE A YEAR
INSIDE THE CREEPY UNDERGROUND COASTAL TUNNELS THAT ONLY OPEN TO THE BRITISH PUBLIC ONCE A YEAR
Set in the coastal town of Dover, Western Heights is one of the most impressive fortifications in the country.
Formed from a network of forts, ditches, and other defences, Western Heights was designed to protect Dover from a potential French invasion.
While the construction of the site began during the Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815), building work on the epic fortress wasn't complete until the 1860s.
In 1961, Western Heights was abandoned by the armed forces after it was gradually phased out of use.
The remains of Western Heights can still be seen by holidaymakers today - but the tunnels are only open once
a year.
While places like the gun batteries, the barracks, and the grand shaft can't be viewed by the public.
You can, however, glimpse the exterior of the Drop Redoubt and the surrounding ditches from nearby footpaths.