10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Dover That You Shouldn't Miss

June 27, 2021 Milan Banda

Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is a town and major ferry port in the home county of Kent, in South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel, and lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Dover Calais ferry through the Port of Dover. The surrounding chalk cliffs are known as the White Cliffs of Dover.
Restaurants in Dover

1. Dover Sea Safari

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Dover Sea Safari

Ahoy!...our fantastic scheduled trips operate everyday during July and August, as well as school holidays. A weekend only schedule operate outside of these times. Closed season is November thru to Easter. Step aboard one of our awesome boats for a fun filled and incredibly unique experience. Choose either one of our boats; 'Dover Explorer' which is our 450hp RHIB or 'Wetwheels' which is our 600hp sports catamaran; specifically designed to accommodate those of you with worries of mobility, in particular wheelchair users. Whichever boat you choose to venture out on, you can be assured of experiencing the beautiful and very iconic Kent coastline, fascinating seals or eery Goodwin Sands. All of that combined with an exhilarating close to the water experience that is suitable for everybody. 1.5hrs White Cliffs & Beyond - 1.5hrs Heritage Tour - 2hr Secret Seal Safari - 3hr Goodwin Sands - Private Charter to go wherever you like!

2. The Lanes Micropub

15 Worthington Street, Dover CT17 9AQ England +44 7504 258332 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/TheLanesMicropub
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The Lanes Micropub

The Lanes Micropub is a small friendly family run free-house,our ale is kept in a temperature controlled room with a viewing window so you can watch your pint being poured. We offer a choice of five real ale straight from the cask. The majority of our ale is from Kent.There are over forty microbreweries in Kent so the choice and style are varied. The twenty + ciders are all from KENT made with beautiful varieties of apples and other fruits from the garden of England. Perry from the best Pears. Ciders and Perry can be either still or Sparkling the choice is yours. we also stock the finest Kent wines from three different vineyards. we offer a warm welcome with comfortable seating in a relaxing environment. we look forwards to meeting you. CAMRA award winning pub.Branch pub of the year 2017/2018 East Kent Pub of the year 2017 /2018 .runner-up Kent pub of the year 2017 Kent Pub of the year 2018

Reviewed By Mickmicro

Stayed in Dover for a couple of nights with a mate and we loved this gem of a micropub, Keith and Debbie could not have been more friendly or welcoming and the beer was top notch and very reasonably priced. Great place to have a proper conversation and unwind and the choice of drinks available very impressive. So glad we found this haven, near to the railway station. Can't wait to return. Thank you both. Mick & Martin

3. Fan Bay Deep Shelter

Upper Road Langdon Cliffs Langdon Cliffs, Dover CT16 1HJ England +44 1304 207326 [email protected] https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-white-cliffs-of-dover/features/visiting-fan-bay-deep-shelter
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5.0 based on 234 reviews

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

The tunnels were constructed in 1940/41 as accommodation for the gun battery above. Today this network of abandoned tunnels is virtually all that remains of these long forgotten defences. You can take a journey into the past on a guided tour of the tunnels with one of our expert volunteers, peering into the darkness and back in time into different world, hidden within the cliffs.

Reviewed By faulkner300917 - Huntly, United Kingdom

Went to fan bay shelter yesterday.. lovely walk along the cliff top,with stunning views. The guide was informative and use humour and great passion when explaining the shelters use and conditions of living in it as a solider. My only criticism ( and it more a personal preference) as it's only been open 3 seasons, it could be developed more. I'd have like to see a part of the shelter set up like it was then with bunks and soldiers items to help me feel what it would be like to live down there... maybe a recording of noise that could add to the ambience. I'm NTS card holder but thought £10 was reasonable. To top my visit coming out of the shelter a spit fire was over head.... Ace!!!

4. Horizon Private Hire

Dover England +44 7737 978566 [email protected] http://www.horizonprivatehire.co.uk
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Horizon Private Hire

Private guided tours 2021 from London and Dover Cruise Terminal. Hello my name is Gary Price I’m the owner of Horizon Private Hire, as a life long resident of Dover I have always lived within a few miles of the White Cliffs and really enjoy showing people around the area. Horizon Private Hire are based in Dover Kent and provide luxury transport with our new Mercedes-Benz Vito, with 8 full leather passenger seats it’s fully air-conditioned & valeted for your comfort. Specialising in private guided tours of the White Cliffs of Dover - Leeds Castle - Canterbury Cathedral - Dover Castle - Chartwell House to name a few. With many years experience driving in Central London, regularly collecting clients from their Central London hotels for private guided tour and returning them afterwards. Airport and Dover Cruise Terminal transfers available. Our Professional, Reliable & Competitive service means that if you choose Horizon Private Hire you will be looked after all the way.

Reviewed By MATIAS266 - London, United Kingdom

I have visited Dover Castle and cliffs with my colleagues and Gray was an excellent guide and shown his professionalism since the first moment we met. We did not notice 2 hours road trip as Gary was sharing with us interesting histories, both personals and locals. He knows the best spots to visit and to take pictures, mostly of them are breath-taking. He also suggested a local restaurant to visit and we had a very tasty lunch. We had a lovely morning surrounded with nature and after a massive lunch, visiting the castle it was the best way to finish our tour. Gray was very knowledgeable and once again his interesting histories had kept us excited all time. You shouldn’t miss the opportunity to meet Gary because rather than having a tour seems that you are travelling with a friend. Spanish/ Espanol: Con mis companeros visitamos los acantilados de Dover y su Castillo, Gray desde el primer momento mostro que es un excelente guia y tambien muy professional con su trabajo. Desde Londres son casi 2 horas de viaje, las cuales ni las sentimos ya que Gary nos mantuvo entretenidos con sus historias y particularidades de la zona. Conoce muy bien Dover ya que el nacio ahi y tambien compartio con nosotros los mejores lugares para sacar fotos. Gary nos recomendo un restaurant para comer, donde la comida fue muy Buena, generosa y a buen precio. Pasamos una hermosa manana en los acantilados y despues de un delicioso almuerzo, nos dirigimos hacia el Castillo de Dover en donde Gray nos mantuvo entretenidos todo el tiempo, contandonos diferentes historias las cuales fueron interesantes y compartio con nosotros todos sus conocimientos. Puedo decir que el viaje con Gary fue como viajar con un amigo, mas que hacer solamente un tour y eso lo hace totalmente unico y especial.

5. The Thirsty Scarecrow

107 High Street, Dover CT16 1EB England +44 7454 934833 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/TheThirstyScarecrowDover/
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The Thirsty Scarecrow

Britain's first Micro Cider House, based on the micropub ethos. We have a wide range of ciders, as well as two keykeg ales and couple of bottled beers, wine, prossecco and soft drinks. Bar snack are also available: crisps, peanuts, pickled eggs & pork scratchings. But if you would prefer something more, we recommend a few of the local take-aways, and you can enjoy that in here with your drinks.

Reviewed By 05maz - Essex, United Kingdom

Fantastic micro pub specializing in a lot of cider & a couple of local craft beers. We went in to find 3 dry ciders on amongst other real ciders. It was so good 2 see so many dry ciders. They were excellent. Kieron was very friendly & knowledgeable. Nice to see a cider pub. Tables were socially distanced. Again a safe environment. Well worth a visit.

6. Breakwater Brewery & Taproom

Lorne Road St Martin's Yard, Dover CT16 2AA England +44 7866 198075 [email protected] http://breakwaterbrewery.co.uk
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Breakwater Brewery & Taproom

Reviewed By laurakL2709TY - London, United Kingdom

Dovers best brewery/pub by a mile! Their ales and ciders are amazing and so tasty (I would highly recommend their honeydew melon cider or elderflower). The pizzas are incredible too - made in a stone oven and many to choose from.

7. Get Lost Escape Rooms

2 Stembrook Lane Co-Innovation Centre, Dover CT16 1PF England +44 1304 892425 [email protected] http://www.getlostescaperooms.co.uk/
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Get Lost Escape Rooms

Part game, part theatre, part reality, Get Lost offers a team building activity like no other. Clues and puzzles will lead you to physical keys, combinations or further mysteries to solve. Each room has it's own story and the reason you're there will vary. Be prepared to experience a roller coaster of emotions as frustration, elation and excitement propels you through the experience!

Reviewed By honeybeesstembrook

We had the BEST time playing Operation P•R•A•T! Highly recommend! *Great puzzles ✅ *Great attention to detail ✅ *Great way to kill time during lockdown✅ *Great fun! ✅ One word of advice, lay off the gin before you begin! ???? Enjoy!

8. South Foreland Lighthouse

The Front, St Margaret's Bay, Dover CT15 6HP England +44 1304 852463 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/south-foreland-lighthouse
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South Foreland Lighthouse

A remote, isolated, pristine-white, solid beacon; a place of innovation and scientific firsts, now also a romantic hideaway and big-hearted family haven, the South Foreland lighthouse stands proud atop the White Cliffs of Dover. It surprises and delights with its warmth of welcome and unexpectedly wistful atmosphere, quaint and charming and yet robust and protecting. Like the Knott family of the past, its current keepers, who mostly offer their time for free, are witness to events and show commitment and spirit in manning the light. Inside the Victorian tower, surprising stories unfold of a unique history that has shaped our world and influenced our travel, our trade, and our industrial and maritime heritage. Outside seemingly endless skies roll away across the English Channel and 21 miles away, the coast of France splits the sky from the sea. Serenity is broken when waves steepen, dark clouds tumble in, the wind lashes and the mouth-watering views are swallowed up. The lighthouse stands its ground and is once again protector, until the calm returns as quickly as it left and butterflies come out of hiding. Arrival is on foot across the beautiful and yet challenging cliffs, thus the lighthouse attracts the more adventurous. None the less, children’s laughter is all around, and the nostalgia of Mrs Knott’s tearoom attracts all generations, those who come to reflect and those who want to find out more about the traditions of the past. From its post on top of the gateway to Britain, South Foreland Lighthouse watches over their past, their present and their future.

Reviewed By enaid035 - London, United Kingdom

A wonderful day rambling over the white cliffs of Dover to this little gem , a fabulous light house and tea rooms called Mrs Knotts The guide was so informative and interesting and all the guides were friendly and helpful It’s an amazing piece of British history and the view on a day like ours was marvellous, you can see France clearly. The tearooms are quirky and quaint the scones delicious and the service excellent

9. The White Cliffs of Dover

Upper Road Langdon Cliffs, Dover CT16 1HJ England +44 1304 205108 [email protected] http://www.whitecliffsofdover.co.uk/
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The White Cliffs of Dover

Reviewed By nigel567

We had lovely walk along the top of the cliffs great views of the ferries and the harbour on a bright sunny day

10. Crabble Corn Mill

Crabble Corn Mill Lower Road, River, Dover CT17 0UY England +44 1304 823292 http://www.ccmt.org.uk/
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Crabble Corn Mill

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