Dover Marine Station & Admiralty Pier

Step back in time with a guided tour of Marine Station, from a past era of cross-channel travel from the UK to the continent. Guided tour of Dover Marine Station and Admiralty Pier. Marine station, now Dover Cruise Terminal 1, was completed in 1914 and used extensively during World War 1 to move troops and the wounded. The building has impressive architecture and features from a bygone era of cross-channel travel.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1000

Monday 14 September:

1000 and 1400

Friday 18 September:

1000 and 1400

Location & directions

Cruise Terminal Entrance,, Lord Warden Square, Dover, Kent, CT17 9EQ

Directions:

Cruise Terminal Entrance, Lord Warden Square, Western Docks, Dover, CT17 9EQ Follow signs to Dover Cruise Terminal, and meet guide at the main gate who will let you in and instructed on where to park.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

www.portofdover.com/marina/explore/?discover-type=events

Booking website:

https://www.portofdover.com/marina/explore/?discover-type=events

Booking opens:

24 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Where appropriate footwear with covered flat shoes. Outdoor clothing as it can be windy on the pier. No push chairs and age over 12 and above only.

Additional information

Where appropriate footwear with covered flat shoes. Outdoor clothing as it can be windy on the pier. No push chairs and age over 12 and above only.

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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