Quick Guide to Dover
Sightseeing
Dovers Hilltop castle, which has some 2000 years of history to its credit.
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Dover kastali
Castle Hill RoadDovers Hilltop castle, which has some 2000 years of history to its credit.
The White Cliffs of Dover, part of the North Downs formation, is the region of English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff face, which reaches a height of 350 feet, owes its striking appearance to its composition of chalk accented by streaks of black flint.
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Hvítu klettarnir í Dover
Upper RoadThe White Cliffs of Dover, part of the North Downs formation, is the region of English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff face, which reaches a height of 350 feet, owes its striking appearance to its composition of chalk accented by streaks of black flint.
The biggest draw at Dover Castle is the secret wartime tunnels. The claustrophobic chalky passageways were excavated during the Napoleonic Wars and then expanded to house a command post and hospital in WWII. The highly enjoyable 50-minute guided tour (every 20 minutes, included in the ticket price) tells the story of one of Britain’s most famous wartime operations, code-named Dynamo, which was directed from here in 1940 and saw hundreds of thousands of men evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk.
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Secret Wartime Tunnels
Harold's RoadThe biggest draw at Dover Castle is the secret wartime tunnels. The claustrophobic chalky passageways were excavated during the Napoleonic Wars and then expanded to house a command post and hospital in WWII. The highly enjoyable 50-minute guided tour (every 20 minutes, included in the ticket price) tells the story of one of Britain’s most famous wartime operations, code-named Dynamo, which was directed from here in 1940 and saw hundreds of thousands of men evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk.
A crumbling 1960s bunker is the unlikely setting for some of the most extensive, if stunted, Roman wall paintings north of the Alps. Several scenes depict Bacchus (Roman god of wine and revelry), which makes perfect sense as this large villa was built around AD 200 as a mansio (hotel) for travellers needing a little lubrication to unwind.
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Roman Painted House
25 New StA crumbling 1960s bunker is the unlikely setting for some of the most extensive, if stunted, Roman wall paintings north of the Alps. Several scenes depict Bacchus (Roman god of wine and revelry), which makes perfect sense as this large villa was built around AD 200 as a mansio (hotel) for travellers needing a little lubrication to unwind.
This Roman-era lighthouse is Britain's oldest standing building and dates from around AD 50.
Roman Lighthouse
This Roman-era lighthouse is Britain's oldest standing building and dates from around AD 50.
Go on a little adventure with our Day Trip To France and drive off the ferry at Calais to enjoy a whole day away with your family and friends to explore the true beauty of France. Calais and the Hauts-de-France region of northern France are just a 90 minute ferry journey from Dover which means that you can be enjoying your day trip in no time at all, and even though it is often just thought of as the gateway to France this area has a lot to offer its day trip guests.
p&o ferries dover
Go on a little adventure with our Day Trip To France and drive off the ferry at Calais to enjoy a whole day away with your family and friends to explore the true beauty of France. Calais and the Hauts-de-France region of northern France are just a 90 minute ferry journey from Dover which means that you can be enjoying your day trip in no time at all, and even though it is often just thought of as the gateway to France this area has a lot to offer its day trip guests.
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.
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South Foreland Lighthouse
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.
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.
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Fan Bay Deep Shelter
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.
Food scene
Aspendos Restaurant
West TerraceExtensive turkish menu and reasonable in price.
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Beer restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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The Radnor Arms Old Bouverie
Christ Church RoadBar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Beer restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
The White Horse is Dover's oldest pub, original building c 1365 and is the Channel Swimmers' pub of choice since 2002. You will see our main bar area walls adorned in signatures of those who have successfully swum the channel. We are essentially a Pub and therefore serve excellent cask ales for which we have been awarded The Cask Marque accreditation for the quality of our ales. We have a great range of draught lager, Guinness and Cider, a splendid selection of fine wines and we stock in excess of 40 gins with always the perfect serve. Home cooked food is served daily between 12pm and 2pm for lunch and 6pm to 8pm for dinner with the exception of Wednesdays when the kitchen is closed.
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The White Horse
Saint James StreetThe White Horse is Dover's oldest pub, original building c 1365 and is the Channel Swimmers' pub of choice since 2002. You will see our main bar area walls adorned in signatures of those who have successfully swum the channel. We are essentially a Pub and therefore serve excellent cask ales for which we have been awarded The Cask Marque accreditation for the quality of our ales. We have a great range of draught lager, Guinness and Cider, a splendid selection of fine wines and we stock in excess of 40 gins with always the perfect serve. Home cooked food is served daily between 12pm and 2pm for lunch and 6pm to 8pm for dinner with the exception of Wednesdays when the kitchen is closed.
The Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum is open throughout the summer from 10.00 am – 4.30 pm, 7 days a week including Bank Holidays. We offer a daily changing menu making use of produce grown in the Pines Garden. Our home made cakes and scones can be sampled for morning or afternoon tea by our friendly tea room team. On Sundays we offer Sunday roasts.
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The Pines Garden
Beach RoadThe Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum is open throughout the summer from 10.00 am – 4.30 pm, 7 days a week including Bank Holidays. We offer a daily changing menu making use of produce grown in the Pines Garden. Our home made cakes and scones can be sampled for morning or afternoon tea by our friendly tea room team. On Sundays we offer Sunday roasts.
I have eaten here on a couple of occasions.
The staff are polite and friendly, and happy to help in any way they can. It is always busy due to its popularity and this is well deserve.
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The Smugglers
High StreetI have eaten here on a couple of occasions.
The staff are polite and friendly, and happy to help in any way they can. It is always busy due to its popularity and this is well deserve.
Il Rustico
4 Bench StItalian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options,
Traditional home cooked British classics and European favourites offering local & seasonal selections. Lunch. Afternoon Tea. Evening dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & Gluten free friendly. Game dishes. Kentish produce.
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The Allotment
9 High StTraditional home cooked British classics and European favourites offering local & seasonal selections. Lunch. Afternoon Tea. Evening dinner. Vegetarian, vegan & Gluten free friendly. Game dishes. Kentish produce.
Delightful seafood restaurant situated on the beach at Dover. Fantastic sea views and stunning views of the harbour at night.Al fresco dining in good weather. Spacious and modern with excellent service.Local fisherman's catch used where possible and local produce sourced.
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The Hythe Bay
EsplanadeDelightful seafood restaurant situated on the beach at Dover. Fantastic sea views and stunning views of the harbour at night.Al fresco dining in good weather. Spacious and modern with excellent service.Local fisherman's catch used where possible and local produce sourced.