Dover Castle Field Trip — Sunday 17th May

Arriving early for SwiftCraft? Join us the day before the conference for a group trip to Dover Castle — one of the most impressive medieval fortresses in Europe and the gateway to England's wartime history.

Walk the battlements with views across the Channel to France. Descend into the secret WWII tunnels where the Dunkirk evacuation was masterminded. Explore the medieval Great Tower brought to life as it would have looked in Henry II's time. And if the weather's kind, the White Cliffs are right at your doorstep.

The details

• 📍 Meet: Leas Cliff Hall, Sunday 17th May @ 10:00am
• 🚌 Travel: Scenic coastal bus along the White Cliffs (~30 mins each way)
• 💷 Cost: ~£36–40 total (castle entry with car-free discount + DayRider bus pass)
• 🍽️ Food: On-site cafés and restaurant (gluten-free and vegetarian options available)

This is self-organised and self-funded — everyone covers their own transport and entry. We'll travel together and make a day of it. It's a brilliant way to meet people before the conference starts.

Useful links

• Dover Castle — English Heritage
• Car-Free Discount (20% off walk-up price)
• Stagecoach DayRider Bus Tickets
• Things to See & Do at Dover Castle

Videos

• Dover Castle — The Key to England (9:20 — overall castle)
• Dover Castle: Rescue from Dunkirk (2:09 — shows tunnel)

Let us know in the Discord if you're interested so we can get a headcount. See you there!