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Dover, Kent

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Dover has been an important port since Roman times, when Julius Caesar chose this spot to land his invasion forces. The most famous landmark associated with Dover are the famous 'White Cliffs', one of the most easily recognisable of British icons. But there is more to Dover than the cliffs. Dover Castle was begun immediately after the Norman Conquest in 1066, and extended in the 13th century by King John. Allied forces in WWII used King John's underground tunnels as part of the command centre, and these tunnels can be explored by visitors.

Much older than the castle is the Roman 'Painted House', a 3rd century hotel. Maison Dieu is a 13th century hostel for pilgrims coming from Europe to visit Canterbury. Next to Maison Dieu is St Edmund's Chapel, a 13th century building that has recently been restored.

Another of Dover's many outstanding historic remains are the surviving bits of St Martin's Abbey. The Abbey was established in 1131, but disbanded during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Many of old abbey buildings are incorporated into Dover College. Just outside Dover are the ruins of St Radigund’s Abbey, founded in 1191.
Dover, Kent, England

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Attraction Type: Town
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Nearest Attractions

Roman Painted House - 0.7 miles (Roman)

Western Heights - 0.9 miles (Historic Property)

Knights Templar Church - 1 miles (Church)

Dover Castle - 1 miles (Castle)

White Cliffs of Dover - 1.7 miles (Countryside)

South Foreland Lighthouse - 3.3 miles (Historic Property)

St John's Commandery - 4.9 miles (Historic Property)

Barfreston, St Nicholas Church - 5.7 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages

Barfreston - 3.7 miles away

Folkestone - 6.1 miles away

Deal - 7.2 miles away

Sandwich - 9.5 miles away

Lyminge - 9.5 miles away

Hythe - 10.4 miles away

Lympne - 12.5 miles away

Canterbury - 13.1 miles away

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Chapel Cottage Woolage Green Chapel Cottage - 6.3 miles from Dover
Woolage Green, Kent
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £255
Hidden Gem, By the Sea Deal Hidden Gem, By the Sea - 7.3 miles from Dover
Deal, Kent
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £350
Old Chelsea Deal Old Chelsea - 7.9 miles from Dover
Deal, Kent
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £320

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Beulah House Dover Beulah House - 0.6 miles from Dover
Dover, Kent
Stay from: £45.00
St Albans Hotel - Guest House Dover St Albans Hotel - Guest House - 0.6 miles from Dover
Dover, Kent
Stay from: £34.00
Clare House Dover Clare House - 0.7 miles from Dover
Dover, Kent
Stay from: £55.00

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Number One Guest House Dover Number One Guest House - 0.8 miles from Dover
Dover, Kent
From: £64.00
Hubert House Guesthouse and Bistro Dover Hubert House Guesthouse and Bistro - 0.9 miles from Dover
Dover, Kent
From: £175.00
Castle Guest House Dover Castle Guest House - 0.9 miles from Dover
Dover, Kent
From: £36.00

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Dover
Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Gaol
Biggin Street
Dover
Kent
England
CT16 1DL
Tel: 01304 205 108
Fax: 01304 255 409
Email: tic@doveruk.com
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