Location: Dover
Top Things to do in Dover
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Dover, England
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 661 reviews
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 Louis Armstrong
3. The Thirsty Scarecrow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
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.
4. Get Lost Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 777 reviews
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!
5. The VRVE - Dover
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
We are the Dover's first virtual reality experience centre! We offer activities for all ages 5 to 95, with a guarantee of something you will have never experienced before! Seek underwater encounters with whales, fend off waves of zombies, wingsuit your way down mountain, it's entirely up to you!
Reviewed By lozzie2020
We visited as a family of 5 which included 2 teenage boys, 1 teenage girl and parents, it was great fun for all of us. Would highly recommend, everyone of us enjoyed it!!!
6. Dover Castle
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4.5 based on 6,108 reviews
The most iconic of all English fortresses commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries. Climb the Great Tower, meet the characters and immerse yourself in vivid medieval interiors. Then delve deep within Dover's White Cliffs to witness the drama in the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Roam through centuries of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the 20th century, in an action-packed day out.
Reviewed By TEK1904 - St Ives, United Kingdom
We have just returned from an absolutely phenomenal weekend staying in the grounds of Dover Castle. From the tunnel tours to the Great Tower steeped in history, to the views across the English Channel and the access to the grounds before and after hours we were totally blown away and awestruck. A special mention to all the staff throughout our stay who were friendly, informative, helpful, enthusiastic and passionate about such an incredible place . Not forgetting Lesley the housekeeper who ensured our stay was spot on. An absolute credit to English heritage and Dover Castle. We will most definitely be returning. Highly recommend.
7. The White Cliffs of Dover
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4.5 based on 2,851 reviews
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
8. South Foreland Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 488 reviews
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. Dover Transport Museum
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By muchado55
This is a real precious gem of a place. Plenty of great things to see big and small. We all had memory flash backs when walking around the displays. Really so much is packed into this small place. Fantastic staff make it even more if a must see. Good car parking great disability access too. Value for money. Very limited opening times so plan your visit carefully!
10. Dover Museum
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Free entry to 4 galleries over 3 floors, covering archaeology, town history and the Dover Bronze Age Boat - the world's oldest known sea-going vessel - plus gift shop and Visitor Information Centre for Dover, Deal and Sandwich Fully accessible for wheelchair users
Reviewed By X5206QEpeterh - Palmerston North, New Zealand
I had wanted to go to Dunkirk and to Amiens and Le Quesnoy. However, I found that I would really not have enough time, so while initially having made Dover a port to cross the Channel, I decided to rather remain in Dover and explore. We stayed in a comfortable B&B and hired a car to get around. In order to decide what to do and see, we sought out the local information centre, which is housed in the Dover Museum. While there we decided to have a look at the museum. What a gem! Admission was free and the museum had some amazing exhibits, including much from the early Anglo - Saxon times with awesome artefacts. The top floor housed some aspects of the history of the port and also featured some aspects of Operation Dynamo - the Dunkirk rescue of the British Expeditionary Force, with some interesting video footage. ( So, although I didn't get to Dunkirk - I didn't miss out!) However, what was really amazing for us was the Dover Bronze Age boat gallery. Hardly advertised, we discovered that in 1992, while excavating for a road link, a wooden boat was found. It turned out to be about 3,000 years old dating from the Bronze Age. Afther seven pains taking years the boat has been restored as best as it can be and is now on display in the Bronze Age boat gallery. For us having come from New Zealand where history is only a matter of a few hundred years, looking at somthing this old was breathtaking and a priviledge. There were plenty of other things to see and do in Dover, but this museum is a must!
