Antya’s Dover Guide
City/town information
Our home is located in the outskirts of Dover, in quieter surroundings.
Just 8 minutes' drive from the Ferries, you'll be in the best location for exploring the area before leaving for Europe or after your arrival onto English shores.
A new bridge and road that will link Whitfield with the centre of Dover is currently under construction. This route will be restricted to Pedestrians, Cyclists and an innovative Electric Bus service that will stop a stone-throw away from our home, making it a super convenient way for our Guests to explore the town without having to drive.
Dover has a deep Roman heritage with many incredible sites waiting to be explored, such as the remarkable Lighthouse on Castle Hill and the Roman Painted House.
For centuries after the Romans left until WWII (when the town suffered severe damage due to its role as a naval base), Dover was a bulwark against attacks from Europe. Today, you can learn about this period in the numerous museums and historic sites in and around the town. Just 10 mins drive away.
For longer stays, you'll be spoilt for choice, with St Margaret's Bay, Walter, Deal, Sandwich, Folkestone and the North Downs all within 15-20 mins drive.
As for beaches, there are too many to mention, all within easy reach.
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Dover
Dover has a deep Roman heritage with many incredible sites waiting to be explored, such as the remarkable Lighthouse on Castle Hill and the Roman Painted House.
For centuries after the Romans left until WWII (when the town suffered severe damage due to its role as a naval base), Dover was a bulwark against attacks from Europe. Today, you can learn about this period in the numerous museums and historic sites in and around the town. Just 10 mins drive away.
For longer stays, you'll be spoilt for choice, with St Margaret's Bay, Walter, Deal, Sandwich, Folkestone and the North Downs all within 15-20 mins drive.
As for beaches, there are too many to mention, all within easy reach.
Sightseeing
Where does one start with so many wonderful sights all nearby? These are my favourites - all within 5 to 15 minutes' drive.
But there's plenty more to see further afield yet still 20-30 minutes away.
Crowned by the mighty castle to the East, the steep chalk Cliffs are an unmissable sight.
Start off from the Visitor Centre and meander your way to the centre to explore Fan Bay Deep Shelter, a remarkable network of tunnels built during WWII to protect soldiers from the artillery attacks above ground.
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National Trust Белые скалы Дувра
Upper RoadCrowned by the mighty castle to the East, the steep chalk Cliffs are an unmissable sight.
Start off from the Visitor Centre and meander your way to the centre to explore Fan Bay Deep Shelter, a remarkable network of tunnels built during WWII to protect soldiers from the artillery attacks above ground.
Perched high above the English Channel, Dover Castle was started in 1168 by Henry II on the site of ramparts that were already some 1,000 years old. The central Norman keep, built in 1180, houses most of the castle's exhibits, including the Great Tower with its richly furnished chambers. Costumed guides, medieval feasts in the banqueting hall, and military re-enactments are all part of the fun.
Also of interest are the ruins of the Roman Lighthouse and the church of St. Mary in Castro next to Colton's Gate, built from Roman bricks by the Saxons in the year 1000 and incorporated into the castle complex.
Other on-site attractions include the superb Wartime Tunnels Uncovered. Built during Napoleonic times to provide protection from enemy fire, the tunnels under Dover Castle are open to the public and contain exhibits tracing their history. More recently, in WWII they served as HQ for the evacuation of British and French forces from Dunkirk.
Another tunnel area to explore is the Underground Hospital, a reconstruction of the wartime surgery that served the many troops stationed in the area.
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Castle Hill RoadPerched high above the English Channel, Dover Castle was started in 1168 by Henry II on the site of ramparts that were already some 1,000 years old. The central Norman keep, built in 1180, houses most of the castle's exhibits, including the Great Tower with its richly furnished chambers. Costumed guides, medieval feasts in the banqueting hall, and military re-enactments are all part of the fun.
Also of interest are the ruins of the Roman Lighthouse and the church of St. Mary in Castro next to Colton's Gate, built from Roman bricks by the Saxons in the year 1000 and incorporated into the castle complex.
Other on-site attractions include the superb Wartime Tunnels Uncovered. Built during Napoleonic times to provide protection from enemy fire, the tunnels under Dover Castle are open to the public and contain exhibits tracing their history. More recently, in WWII they served as HQ for the evacuation of British and French forces from Dunkirk.
Another tunnel area to explore is the Underground Hospital, a reconstruction of the wartime surgery that served the many troops stationed in the area.
The beautiful Victorian lighthouse perched atop the White Cliffs of Dover was built in 1843 and has the distinction of being used by Marconi for the world's first successful attempts at radio navigation. Built to warn mariners of the shifting Goodwin Sands while guiding them through the Straits of Dover, it's also famous as the first lighthouse in the world to display an electric light.
The views of the English Channel are wonderful, and on a clear day, you can see all the way to France. Inside, interpretative displays showcase the work involved to keep the lighthouse running, including maintaining the unique mechanism that made the lighthouse flash.
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The beautiful Victorian lighthouse perched atop the White Cliffs of Dover was built in 1843 and has the distinction of being used by Marconi for the world's first successful attempts at radio navigation. Built to warn mariners of the shifting Goodwin Sands while guiding them through the Straits of Dover, it's also famous as the first lighthouse in the world to display an electric light.
The views of the English Channel are wonderful, and on a clear day, you can see all the way to France. Inside, interpretative displays showcase the work involved to keep the lighthouse running, including maintaining the unique mechanism that made the lighthouse flash.
Samphire Hoe is a 74-acre nature reserve at the foot of famous Shakespeare Cliff mid-way between Dover and Folkestone that was constructed using the many tons of dirt excavated during the building of the tunnel.
It's now one of the best places from which to truly appreciate the drama of the magnificent White Cliffs as they tower above you. Samphire Hoe is also popular for its bird-watching and sea angling.
This must-see attraction is easy to access, and features pleasant, easy-to-walk trails and viewpoints. A tea kiosk and education centre are located on-site.
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Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadSamphire Hoe is a 74-acre nature reserve at the foot of famous Shakespeare Cliff mid-way between Dover and Folkestone that was constructed using the many tons of dirt excavated during the building of the tunnel.
It's now one of the best places from which to truly appreciate the drama of the magnificent White Cliffs as they tower above you. Samphire Hoe is also popular for its bird-watching and sea angling.
This must-see attraction is easy to access, and features pleasant, easy-to-walk trails and viewpoints. A tea kiosk and education centre are located on-site.
Built around 200 CE, it formed part of a large mansion used as a hotel by travellers venturing across the English Channel. It's the finest surviving Roman Period House in England, with some 50 structures uncovered to date, including a number of unique painted walls.
All told, some 400 square feet of frescoes have survived the centuries, along with an elaborate under-floor heating system. Also on display are a variety of interesting artifacts from Roman Dover, which at the time was known as "Dubris." A garden area is available for visitors to use as a picnic spot.
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Roman Painted House
25 New StBuilt around 200 CE, it formed part of a large mansion used as a hotel by travellers venturing across the English Channel. It's the finest surviving Roman Period House in England, with some 50 structures uncovered to date, including a number of unique painted walls.
All told, some 400 square feet of frescoes have survived the centuries, along with an elaborate under-floor heating system. Also on display are a variety of interesting artifacts from Roman Dover, which at the time was known as "Dubris." A garden area is available for visitors to use as a picnic spot.
Located in the family visitor centre in Market Square, the Dover Museum houses three floors of objects and displays recounting the town's rich history, from its Roman beginnings to the modern day.
It's also home to the world's oldest known seagoing vessel, a Bronze Age wooden boat. Thought to be about 3,000 years old, the vessel is the focus of an excellent exhibit relating to that period of Dover's history.
Other highlights include an impressive collection of Saxon-era artifacts and jewellery, as well as numerous scale models depicting the town at various key points in its history such as the shelling of the town during WWII from occupied France.
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Dover Museum
Market SquareLocated in the family visitor centre in Market Square, the Dover Museum houses three floors of objects and displays recounting the town's rich history, from its Roman beginnings to the modern day.
It's also home to the world's oldest known seagoing vessel, a Bronze Age wooden boat. Thought to be about 3,000 years old, the vessel is the focus of an excellent exhibit relating to that period of Dover's history.
Other highlights include an impressive collection of Saxon-era artifacts and jewellery, as well as numerous scale models depicting the town at various key points in its history such as the shelling of the town during WWII from occupied France.
Located in St. Margaret's Bay, just four miles away from Dover, Pines Garden consists of six acres of sustainable gardens, including a lovely cascade and adjoining lake.
Other fun things to do here include exploring the grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden, which boasts more than 40 different species of organic fruit and vegetables. There's also a very popular tearoom on-site, along with the award-winning Pines Calyx, a conference centre built into the hill using centuries-old construction techniques.
Directly opposite the main entrance to Pines Garden is St. Margaret's Museum. This interesting museum features a good selection of WWII-related artifacts. Of particular note is Hellfire Corner. Named after the brutal air battles that took place over this section of Kentish coastline during the Battle of Britain, this excellent exhibit includes period costumes and an air raid shelter.
After your visit, don't miss pretty St Margaret's Bay and 'The Coastguard' - the closest English pub to France.
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Сад Пайнс
Beach RoadLocated in St. Margaret's Bay, just four miles away from Dover, Pines Garden consists of six acres of sustainable gardens, including a lovely cascade and adjoining lake.
Other fun things to do here include exploring the grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden, which boasts more than 40 different species of organic fruit and vegetables. There's also a very popular tearoom on-site, along with the award-winning Pines Calyx, a conference centre built into the hill using centuries-old construction techniques.
Directly opposite the main entrance to Pines Garden is St. Margaret's Museum. This interesting museum features a good selection of WWII-related artifacts. Of particular note is Hellfire Corner. Named after the brutal air battles that took place over this section of Kentish coastline during the Battle of Britain, this excellent exhibit includes period costumes and an air raid shelter.
After your visit, don't miss pretty St Margaret's Bay and 'The Coastguard' - the closest English pub to France.
Built for Henry VIII in 1540, Deal Castle (just 11 miles north of Dover) is widely considered to be one of the finest Tudor castles in England. It's also among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts that extends along the English Channel.
Visitors can explore the entire castle - as much a stately home as it was a fortress - and afterwards stroll the pleasant grounds and gardens. Be sure to also spend time wandering the quaint medieval town of Deal, one of the famous defensive and trade towns that made up the Confederation of Cinque Ports. The town also boasts great walking and biking trails.
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Marine RoadBuilt for Henry VIII in 1540, Deal Castle (just 11 miles north of Dover) is widely considered to be one of the finest Tudor castles in England. It's also among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts that extends along the English Channel.
Visitors can explore the entire castle - as much a stately home as it was a fortress - and afterwards stroll the pleasant grounds and gardens. Be sure to also spend time wandering the quaint medieval town of Deal, one of the famous defensive and trade towns that made up the Confederation of Cinque Ports. The town also boasts great walking and biking trails.
Located an easy 4-minute drive from our home, the Dover Transport Museum offers an excellent few hours' distraction for young and old alike. The stars here are the vintage vehicles, with the museum's large halls boasting a vast collection including everything from buses to taxis to cars and motorbikes.
Lining the halls are interesting replicas of store fronts and signage relating to various periods, from the time of the first public transit systems through two world wars right up to modern day means of transport. Of special interest is the maritime collection, which features displays and models relating to Dover's rich history as an important ferry link with Europe, as well as the not-so-long-ago Channel Tunnel construction.
There's also an extensive model railway layout that the kids can control themselves. Also of interest are a vintage Romany Caravan, as well as plenty of model cars to admire, and a large collection of artifacts relating to various periods of the town's history, from kitchenware to small appliances.
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Dover Transport Museum
Willingdon RoadLocated an easy 4-minute drive from our home, the Dover Transport Museum offers an excellent few hours' distraction for young and old alike. The stars here are the vintage vehicles, with the museum's large halls boasting a vast collection including everything from buses to taxis to cars and motorbikes.
Lining the halls are interesting replicas of store fronts and signage relating to various periods, from the time of the first public transit systems through two world wars right up to modern day means of transport. Of special interest is the maritime collection, which features displays and models relating to Dover's rich history as an important ferry link with Europe, as well as the not-so-long-ago Channel Tunnel construction.
There's also an extensive model railway layout that the kids can control themselves. Also of interest are a vintage Romany Caravan, as well as plenty of model cars to admire, and a large collection of artifacts relating to various periods of the town's history, from kitchenware to small appliances.
The circuit was opened in 1955 and became the birthplace of rallycross racing in 1967.
The mile-long circuit is mainly used for Rallycross, Drift, Saloon and Sports car racing as well as Motorcycle racing.
It is the shortest road racing circuit in the United Kingdom. The track was previously owned by the McLaren Group and is one of two motor racing circuits in the county of Kent, along with Brands Hatch.
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Lydden Hill Race Circuit
The circuit was opened in 1955 and became the birthplace of rallycross racing in 1967.
The mile-long circuit is mainly used for Rallycross, Drift, Saloon and Sports car racing as well as Motorcycle racing.
It is the shortest road racing circuit in the United Kingdom. The track was previously owned by the McLaren Group and is one of two motor racing circuits in the county of Kent, along with Brands Hatch.
Eating and Drinking
Recommended by previous guests. All within a short drive or taxi ride from our home.
Rock Rose Dover
Gordon RoadA local pub serving good food. Just 4 mins' drive from our location.
Coastguard
Bay HillThe nearest pub to France and right on the beach.
A striking nautical-themed restaurant and boat bar.
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Cullins Yard Bar
11 Cambridge RdA striking nautical-themed restaurant and boat bar.
Breakwater Brewery & Taproom
Lorne RoadExcellent stone-oven pizzas.
Dino's Italian Restaurant
58 Castle StAuthentic Italian cooking. Even Menu items are spelled correctly.
Il Rustico
4 Bench StItalian Pizzeria/Restaurant.
La Scala
19 High StAnother Italian one recommended by locals.
The Dover Patrol has a great reputation for its fish and seafood menu.
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The Hythe Bay
EsplanadeThe Dover Patrol has a great reputation for its fish and seafood menu.
Indian food at its best (according to the local crowd).
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The Swingate Inn & Namaste Dover
Deal RoadIndian food at its best (according to the local crowd).
Aspendos
12 King StTurkish food in a tastefully adorned restaurant.
Jerk n' Tingz
6a Saint James StreetCaribbean restaurant and Rum Bar.
It's highly unlikely that Marco will show up. But you never know.
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Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Folkestone
1 -6 Clifton GardensIt's highly unlikely that Marco will show up. But you never know.
Seafood served with a seaview. Overlooking Folkestone Harbour.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketSeafood served with a seaview. Overlooking Folkestone Harbour.