Fort Burgoyne is an Attraction. Area Dover
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Nestled beside Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover, and overlooking Britain's busiest ferry port, Fort Burgoyne is a unique piece of Dover’s history. Dating back to the 1860s, the Fort was built to protect Dover Castle and with its historical importance, imposing facade and abundant space, it is an amazing place.
Construction began in 1861 and the fort was finally completed in 1868. Its original name was Castle Hill Fort but was changed to Fort Burgoyne in honour of General Sir John Burgoyne. It is a polygonal fort with a surrounding ditch, flanked by three demi-caponiers and a double caponier to the north. Two detached wing batteries to the east and west of the main fort were also constructed in spurs off the main ditch. The main fort comprised a large parade ground, to the north of which was a long row of casemates, which provided the barrack accommodation for soldiers and officers.
Fort Burgoyne's West Wing Battery is open to the public Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm 1 April to 31 October or Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm 1 November to 31 March.
The main Fort is closed to the public except for events. The Fort hosts Open Days each year including being part of the Heritage Open Days event programme. Further details for Open Days and other events at Fort Burgoyne can be found on White Cliffs Countryside Partnership website or on our What's On section.
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