Location: Dover
Top Things to do in Dover
What to do and see in Dover, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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. The White Cliffs of Dover
Overall Ratings
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
2. Kearsney Abbey Gardens
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By sparkyKent
Have been here twice now. I love that it’s spread over two sides. The car park is often busy. Families can enjoy a picnic or stroll on the side with the pond and swans, great for dog walking that side too. On the other side you need to put dog on lead as it has the lake and is more landscaped. There’s the lake and small waterfalls and bridges where we saw a few kids paddling on a hot dayThe grounds have beautiful trees. It’s a good spot to pass an hour in the countryside and lots of baby coots and swans could be seen when we were there.
3. Samphire Hoe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By TheKentishWayfarer - Canterbury, United Kingdom
Samphire Hoe's website describes itself as, "...Eurotunnel’s nature reserve created at time of the Channel Tunnel construction at the foot of the famous White Cliffs of Dover in Kent (UK)." A beautiful spot, easy to access, with plenty of parking (£1 for two hours). There is an information centre (which was closed on our visit), a cafe and clean toilets. Picnic benches are scattered around the area. There are two walks. The first is along the human made sea wall (1.7km), and the second is through the protected waterside meadow and grassland. The view is stunning, with abundance of wildlife and sweeping majestic views out across the English Channel and France on a clear day. Roaming sheep and cows were an unexpected surprise. At the end of the meadow is the pebble beach, which extends for approximately another 1.5 kms, nestled under the towering chalk cliffs. If you enjoy the outdoors, photography, bird watching, rambling, and adventuring, you will love this place. Our 8 year old son said "I though it was really really great. I loved running around, seeing animals all around me, the beach was cool, and I loved looking at the massive chalk cliffs!"
4. St Margaret's Bay Beach
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4.5 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By pirate012015 - Chepstow, United Kingdom
Great little bay to just sit and watch the world go by , plenty of activity on the water watching the shipping, planes overhead and trains somewhere under the sea! car park next to sea ,refreshments on hand and the required facilities, take your chair with you and sit and enjoy this lovely little bay, but drive carefully the road down is tricky.
5. Russell Gardens
6. Connaught Park
7. Dover Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By DebbyJ_13 - Ramsgate, United Kingdom
Bored with lockdown I decided to take a short drive to Dover to get my daily exercise . Parking was easy and I managed to find a free parking space . Had a leisurely walk in the sunshine along the seafront . Lots of families enjoying the pebble beach , picnics, swimming etc , all nicely distanced and safe . Got a lovely takeaway coffee from the hotel . Took a walk out along the harbour walk to see the cruise ships . Dover is having lots of regeneration, lots of buildings being updated . Lovely paved walkway and shelters all along the seafront. Beautiful marina also being built. Thank you Dover for lifting my spirits during the Coronavirus.
8. The Pines Garden
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4.0 based on 152 reviews
A 6 acre Pines Garden open to the public overlooking the channel to France. A key demonstration site dedicated to nature conservation and environmental sustainability. The gardens provide a lake, food growing, a plant nursery, labyrinth and permaculture exhibits.
Reviewed By dogbythesea
Very peaceful, and lush gardens with easy access and as tea room which is delicious. The gardens and cafe allow dogs
9. Pencester Gardens
10. Langdon Playing Fields
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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