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White Cliffs of Dover

4.5/5(62 reviews)

See the historic and legendary gateway to England that defended the country in wartime. Today the cliffs greet home-comers arriving at the busy Dover port.

Dover Castle

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Unparalleled views of the English Channel, secret wartime tunnels and the “Key to England” await discovery at this cliffside medieval castle.

Dover Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

Watch the ferries come and go from the seafront esplanade on this scenic shingle beach, sheltered by the White Cliffs and wide harbor walls.

St Margaret's Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, St Margaret's Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to St Margaret's at Cliffe. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Samphire Hoe is a nature park built on the waste material from the Channel Tunnel excavations.

Samphire Hoe Country Park

You can take time to visit Samphire Hoe Country Park during your travels to Dover. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Kearsney Abbey Gardens

After visiting Kearsney Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in River. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

South Foreland Lighthouse

See the views from the top of this iconic lighthouse, the site of numerous scientific discoveries over the centuries.

Dover Museum

4/5(13 reviews)

Learn about Dover’s long history as an essential port town throughout the millennia at this exciting, interactive museum that exhibits a real Bronze Age boat.