 | Renowned for its white cliffs and tucked away on the south east tip of England, the channel port of Dover is just 34 kilometres away from the French town of Calais.
Apart from its status as a major port to European mainland, Dover has a wealth of attractions on offer for visitors.
In approximately AD 50, the Romans built two lighthouses.
The remains of the one built on the Western Heights can be found within the Drop Redoubt and the other one still stands in its full glory within the grounds of Dover Castle, making it one of Britain's oldest buildings.
Dover Castle is described as the 'Key to England' due to its historical defensive significance and with its maze of secret wartime tunnels, offers a fascinating insight into history and serves as a major tourist attraction.
There are many other places of interest including the Dover Transport Museum, Fort Burgoyne, the Roman Painted House and Dover Western Heights.
Dover also offers plenty of outdoor attractions including North Downs Way National Trail.
Just above the towering White Cliffs of Dover is The Pines Garden, offering a peaceful retreat with its six acres of beautiful lawns, mature trees, flowering shrubs and stunning water feature.
A host of interesting cliff walks are accessible from the garden.
The coastal resort of Folkestone is just eight miles along the coast from Dover and offers a wealth of attractions including Elham Valley Railway Museum, Leas Cliff Hall and the Napoleonic Martello Tower No. 3. |
