Location: Dover
Top Things to do in Dover
The 8 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks 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. Fan Bay Deep Shelter
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5.0 based on 234 reviews
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!!!
2. 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.
3. Western Heights
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Ziggy1973 - London, United Kingdom
No idea what to expect when we got here. It’s so hidden you can almost miss it! Not only is this a stunning vantage point over-looking Dover Port and English Channel, but it’s literally a hidden fort! Built during Napoleonic Wars to help protect English shores. Thus place is well and truly hidden but when you find its its stunning and eerie all at the same time! The fort can be access by a tuning hidden tunnel which you have to crouch in order to get to the other side. But once there it’s very quiet. Thus fort was occupied by the British Army until 1961 and remains exactly the same as when it was locked up. Once we finished with the port, there is a path that leads down to more fort areas and the beach below. But my favourite part was the stunning view from the top of the Channel. No tourists here. Very quiet and peaceful. I will come back! It was a great find!
4. St Edmund's Chapel
5. Millennium Plaques
6. Roman Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By BT3rd - Datchet, United Kingdom
It is amazing to think this is still standing this high bearing in mind when it was built, 46-50AD. It stands in the grounds of Dover Castle and together it’s a good day out.
7. Dover Town Hall
8. Bleriot Memorial
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By bsandrs - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
This may be a lesser known memorial, but is of huge significance, being on the actual site where Bleriot completed his original cross channel flight in 1909. The decision to depict the actual aircraft full size on the sloping grass was inspired. To find the aircraft, drive a short way along the upper road until you see a small brown and white sign which leads you to a rough car park. You then walk about 50 metres under the trees (They were not there originally) until a clearing and the memorial. Well worth seeking out.
