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Pro
A useful place, has history, set in some nice countryside
Con
Shopping not very good apart from De Bradleigh
In a nutshell
HISTORY IN ABUNDANCE
PRINCESS OF WALES ROYAL REGIMENT MUSEUM
balhannah Says: The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment Museum was quite interesting.The Royal Regiment was formed in 1992 by an amalgamation of The Queen's Regiment and The Royal Hampshire Regiment, and has been to most of the major battles. The museum show cases the events as well as...
SECRET WAR TUNNELS @ DOVER CASTLE
balhannah Says: There are two tunnels that you can do a tour through for free. [entry included in admission ticket]The trouble is, when time is limited, we had to choose only one, so we chose the shorter tour. We had to queue as one tour was already on the way. Only a limited number of...
balhannah Says: From the township of Dover, we could easily see the mighty Dover Castle towering above the town.Well, we had to find a way there, and that was easy, as in Dover, the road to the Castle was signposted with a Tourist Sign.About three quarters the way up the hill, we turned...
balhannah Says: St Mary in Castro, is a church in the grounds of Dover Castle.Coming from a "young country," I couldn't believe that I was inside a Saxon Church dating back to 1000, not just any old church, but a very historical one that has the earliest door arch to survive in any standing...
THE GREAT TOWER @ DOVER CASTLE
balhannah Says: The Great Tower, built by King Henry II, is an impressive looking 12th century square building, [the largest in Britain.] There was a Castle built here in 1066 by William of Normandy, he moved to London, then King Henry II came along and had the Castle rebuilt, including the...
balhannah Says: Arthur's Hall is where we went 1st, as this is an introductory exhibition on the Great Tower.Inside, it traced the beginning of Dover Castle and Henry II, plus all of its occupant's, till today.There was a video to watch, and the rest was informative displays. Another well...
STONE HUT MUSEUM STORE @ DOVER CASTLE
balhannah Says: This store is also located in the area of the Great Tower. In 1912, it was built for the Royal Garrison Artillery. Now, it's and archaeological store for the South East, with displays going back 6000 years, including Roman coins and pots, historical plans, archives and...
balhannah Says: Driving into Dover, I noticed a very small Chapel, wedged inbetween newer high buildings. On walking back, I found it was the very old Chapel of St Edmund, the first and only chapel ever dedicated by an English saint to an English saint. It was dedicated to St Edmund of...
balhannah Says: Looking at the Maison Dieu, I thought it was a beautiful Church, it really looked like one. To my surprise, it was the Town Hall!It has four beautiful historic rooms that contain a collection of arms and armour, some paintings and beautiful stained glass windows depicting...
1 Review and 84 Opinions This was the first time we'd stayed at a Premier Inn and we were impressed. At check-in the...
Walletts Court Country House Hotel
1 Review and 92 Opinions This wonderful country house hotel is about 2 miles form Dover and is set in beautiful grounds which...
The Waterfront Restaurant: Seaside restaurant with good food.
Herkbert Says: Located in the Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, the restaurant is located just across from the beach in Dover. As we were part of a group of 30, we were surprised at how good the food was. We both had the Steak and Ale pie, which was delicious. the pastry was flaky and light, while...
The Bell - Lydden: Good helpings of good food
nhcram Says: This pub is in a village about 3 miles from Dover and is worth a visit especially if you are hungry. They have special nights like Mexican when they serve the most wonderful fajitas. they have steak nights serving 16oz steak and the trimmings. They aso do agood Sunday lunch....
Herkbert Says: Whether you are coming to Dover or heading out from Dover, the port of Dover is your likely port of call. The trip across the channel takes about 1 1/2 hours and is really more exciting then the quicker but more expensive chunnel crossing.Cost for the crossing is about GBP...
Marpessa Says: To get from England to France I went on the P & O Ferry from Dover to Calais. The main reason I wanted to get the ferry was because I wanted to see the White Cliffs of Dover from the sea, and believe me they look amazing!On board the ferry there is plenty to do if you're not...
TheLongTone Says: Given that edible bread is a rarity in England- a country where restaurants do not automatically place a breadbasket on the table when you sit down and chips are the true staff of life- and that Dover is almost devoid of food shops (as far as I know M&S is the only place...
Snargate street: Cleats and lugworms
TheLongTone Says: Snargate street, which used to be the street facing onto the harbour,is now a sort of extended lay-by on the A20, and is about the only shopping street of any character in Dover. Marine chandlers, fishing tackle shops and seedy-looking cafes that always seem to be...
TheLongTone Says: You can't really avoid wars, particularly the 1938-45 brouhaha, in Dover. The town has always been of great strategic significance and reminders of Our Island Story are omnipresent, from the castle down to tea-towels celebrating the largely lamentable collection of aircraft...
TheLongTone Says: The Grand Shaft is an extraordinary construction. It carries three separate spiral stairways 44 metres (that's 200 steps) up from Snargate Street into the barracks complex of the Western Heights. all that can usually be seen is the unobtrusive exit arch nestled into the...
Herkbert Says: Dover is also the start of one of the more enduring swimming challenges - the crossing of the English Channel. Swimmers begin their 21 mile swim in Dover and some 22 hours later complete the swim in France.If you would rather just enjoy the cool waters of the channel, Dover...
balhannah Says: Dover Castle opens at 10am and closes at 6pm.If you have read my tips and the website, you will realize there is a lot to see here.We spent a lot of time, and saw a lot, but still missed out on quite a bit.I suggest that you come here for the day, you really need this amount...
balhannah Says: Leaving Calais, on a fine sunny morning, and arriving in Dover, on a cold, wet, windy morning...Tip......I would suggest leaving a sweater or cardigan out of your luggage. I hadn't, and I froze!We were "foot passengers," so we went through the Arrivals Hall, and through...
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Welcome to England - The first thing most people see when they approach Dover on one of the many ferries that cross the English channel every day are the White Cliffs of Dover. (Alas the cliffs are not white) The Eastern...
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Q: Aside from a Taxi, can I take a fast speed train from Heathrow to Dover. How do I get info on the train? Will be staying at the...
A: I don't think you want to take a taxi unless you are very rich. I'm not a bus person and so can't advise about that. If I was doing the journey I'd use the...
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The first thing most people see when they approach Dover on one of the many ferries that cross the English channel every day are the White Cliffs of Dover. (Alas the cliffs are not white) The Eastern...
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Not the nicest town in the world, but it is a working port so you have to make allowances and it does have some redeeming features. The castle which dominates the skyline is superb and the white...
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This is Dover, an historic town in the south east of England, just 7 miles from my home town of Folkestone. Many people who visit Dover just use it as a port of call on there way to France and Europe...
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OUR FIRST TOWN IN ENGLAND WAS.................
The White Cliff's of Dover....... I think everybody must have heard of these cliffs! White,[well not pure] they were, and they stretched for miles along the English coastline.
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More of a dirty greenish colour
There was a great fuss recently when some travel guide decscribed Dover as 'little more than a glorified loading ramp for the ferries.' A nice turn of phrase, I think, and not that much of a...
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