Dover is a major port town on the south-east coast in Kent, famous for its white cliffs. Dover has been a strategically important port for millennia. Bronze age axes and a bronze age boat are on display in the Dover Museum in Market Square. The townfs other museums include the Dover Transport Museum, and the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment Museum within Dover Castle. The Old Town Gaol in Biggin Street can also be visited. In around AD 50 the Romans built two lighthouses on either side of the town. One on the Western Heights, whose few remains are now within the Drop Redoubt, and the other which still stands to its full height in the grounds of Dover Castle. By the Dover Experience building is the "Painted House", one of the best preserved Roman mansions in Britain. On the same site are parts of Classis Britannica and Saxon Shore Forts. William the Conqueror took possession of Dover Castle shortly after the Battle of Hastings and fashioned it into the magnificent castle it is today. During World War II the White Cliffs upon which the castle stands concealed the operations unit where Churchill oversaw the Dunkirk invasion. These tunnels are now open to the public. Maison Dieu, founded in 1203, forms part of the Old Town Hall buildings. The Western Heights were built between 1779 and 1804. They comprise a series of forts and ditches. Today much of the site is a country park. The Port of Dover was originally established in 1606. Cargo ships and over 15 million passengers travel through the port every year. Further up from the castle at Langdon Cliffs is five miles of coastal park owned by the National Trust. There is a visitor centre, coffee shop and fantastic views over the port. Situated close to the sea front is the De Bradelei
Attraction
Crabble Corn Mill
Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels
Dover Museum
Dover Transport Museum
Dover White Cliff Tours
East Kent Railway (The Colliery Line)
Grand Shaft
Macfarlanes Butterfly Centre
Maison Dieu
Pines Garden & The Pines Visitor Centre and Museum
Roman Painted House
South Foreland Lighthouse
St Margarets Museum
White Cliffs of Dover
Budget
Clare House *book online*
Hostel Alma & Cafe Express *book online*
Premier Inn Dover (A20) *book online*
Premier Inn Dover (Eastern Ferry Terminal) *book online*
Premier Inn Dover East *book online*
Church
Conference Centre
Pines Calyx
Wallett's Court Country House Hotel
Cottage
Council
Doctor
Buckland Medical Centre
Pencester Surgery
Peter Street Surgery
The Health Centre
The High Street Surgery
Health and Fitness Club
Harpers Fitness Club
Shapeshifters Gym Ltd
The Spa Walletts Court Country House
YMCA
Holiday Park
St Margarets Bay
St. Margaret's Holiday Park
Hostel
Inn
Swingate Inn
The Marquis At Alkham
Market
Dover Market
Dovers Bluebird Market
Pub and Bar
Admiral Harvey
Carrier Arms
Cinque Ports Arms
Eight Bells
Gate Inn
Golden Lion
King Edward VII
Lord Nelson
Marquis of Granby
Old Endeavour
Primrose
Red Lion
Sportsman
The Coastguard
The Lighthouse Inn
Three Cups
Wheelwrights Arms
White Horse
Restaurant
Dino'sDon Romano
Eight Bells
Jermain's
King Edward VII
La Scala
Marquis of Granby
Railway Bell
Sea Breeze
The Coastguard
The White Cliffs Hotel
Three Cups
Wallett's Court Country House Hotel
School
Dover College
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Solicitor
Lawson Turner & Gilbert
P W Sherred
Pigotts
Taxi
Arrow CarsCentral Cars
Dover Taxis
Dover White Cliffs Taxis
Heritage Cars
Vet
Burnham House Veterinary Surgery
Sports Clubs
Dover Cosmpolitans CC (Cricket)
Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club (Sailing)
Selsted CC (Cricket)
St Margaret's Bowls and Social Club (Bowling)
Whitecliffs Motorboat & Yacht Club (Sailing)
Shops
Hooked On Books
Smallwood Publishing
J J B Sports plc
Modern Floral Services Ltd
Boots
Rymans
Alkham Valley Garden Centre
Pets Pantry
R.V.Woodcraft
N J Bailey
Ron Player
Allan Hughes
Evans
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
Holland and Barratt
H Samuel
Peacocks
De Bradelei Wharf
Mothercare
Gamestation
B&Q
Sussex Stationers
Specsavers
J J B Sports
Pets Arcadia
Kitchen George Dover Ltd
Monastery Studios
Activities
Church Farm Stables(Riding)
Cinque Ports Pirates Sailing Club(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Dover
Blakes of Dover (0.37 miles)
Blakes of Dover is quite unique as a non-smoking ale and wine bar with superior accommodation, less than 5 minutes from ferry and cruise terminals. Trains, buses, the A20 and A2 trunk ... More
St Albans B&B (0.37 miles)
Opposite Dover Priory Railway Station and well-placed for the ferry port, this Victorian guest house offers budget, non-smoking B&B accommodation with friendly service.
St Albans B&B was built in 1869. All rooms ... More
Castle Guest House (0.46 miles)
County Hotel (0.51 miles)
The only hotel in Dover to have a indoor heated swimming pool, located in the centre of Dover midway between the Eastern and Western Ports,The County Hotel offers a high ... More
Premier Inn Dover (Eastern Ferry Terminal) (0.59 miles)
Dover Marina Hotel (0.65 miles)
Check availability and book this hotel online with Active Hotels
This hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Dovers port, and 15 minutes walk from the centre. It offers tours of Dover, charming Regency ... More
Clare House (0.67 miles)
The Clare House is a highly recommended Victorian guest house, centrally situated to ports and historical attractions.
We have been awarded a 3-Diamond rating by the AA and Tourist Board.
Enjoy the hospitality ... More
Loddington House Hotel (0.72 miles)
The West Bank (0.89 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at this family run guesthouse that rests at the edge of Dover.
Accommodation here ranges from single to family rooms for up to 6 people. The ... More
Westbank Guest House (0.89 miles)
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