Dover
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The White Cliffs of Dover are one of Britain's most iconic landmarks, and the star of countless UK and Hollywood movies. Stunning as they are, there's plenty more to discover in the vibrant, historic seaside town of Dover.
Part of what makes Dover so lively is its proximity to the continent – a mere 90 minutes by boat and the nearest Kent town to France. For that reason, Dover sees millions of people come through its port every year - making it the busiest ferry port in the world.
Yet, linger a while in Dover itself and you'll discover a town that has been at the centre of important British historical events for centuries. You'll find everything from Battle of Britain artefacts, to the towering Dover Castle where French troops were held at bay in 1216. Later the evacuation of Dunkirk was planned from here in 1940.
Things to see and do in Dover
- On Wednesday 18th July 2012 Dover is set to shine, as it hosts The Olympic Torch with exciting evening celebrations and don't miss the spectacular Dover Tattoo over the weekend of 1 - 3rd June!
- Wander along the top of the White Cliffs of Dover, looking out over the English Channel at the sailing boats, fishing vessels and huge ferries as they float by.
- Visit Dover Museum to see the Dover Bronze Age Boat - one of the few Bronze Age boats to be found in Britain.
- Indulge yourself at with a bit of shopping at De Bradelei Wharf.
- Take a leisurely stroll beside the sea at Samphire Hoe – a piece of reclaimed land made from the chalk marl dug up when building the Channel Tunnel.
- Lookout to sea from nearby South Foreland Lighthouse - used by Guglielmo Marconi during his successful wireless experiments over a hundred years ago.
- Take a ride onboard a steam train on the East Kent Railway – a four mile heritage railway running through some of Kent’s most beautiful countryside.
More information about Dover
Dover Visitor Information Centre is in The Old Town Gaol on Biggin Street and where you'll find plenty of information about Dover accommodation and events. You can also arrange Blue Badge guided walking tours of historic Dover.
For more information visit the official tourism website for Dover.
