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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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OS TR 3097 4229
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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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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Chapel Cottage - 6.3 miles from Dover Woolage Green, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £255

Hidden Gem, By the Sea - 7.3 miles from Dover Deal, Kent Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £350

Old Chelsea - 7.9 miles from Dover Deal, Kent Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £320

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Nearest Hotels

Beulah House - 0.6 miles from Dover Dover, Kent Stay from: £45.00

St Albans Hotel - Guest House - 0.6 miles from Dover Dover, Kent Stay from: £34.00

Clare House - 0.7 miles from Dover Dover, Kent Stay from: £55.00

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Number One Guest House - 0.8 miles from Dover Dover, Kent From: £64.00

Hubert House Guesthouse and Bistro - 0.9 miles from Dover Dover, Kent From: £175.00

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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