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Things to see in Dover (United Kingdom): 28 places and when to go
Dover is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Museums and art (6), Nature (5). The best known are White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle and Deal Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.1337, 1.3
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Museums and art (6) · Nature (5) · Hiking (5) · Temples (4) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 104 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dover
The places in and around Dover, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- White Cliffs of DoverChalk cliff coastline in Kent, UK4.3 km
- Dover CastleMedieval castle in Dover, Kent, England, UK1.7 km
- Deal Castle16th century coastal artillery fort, located in Deal, Kent, England, UK12 km
- Walmer CastleCastle in Kent, England10 km
- Sandown Castle, KentFormer artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII in Sandown, Kent, England, UK14 km
- Folkestone Roman VillaRoman villa in Kent, England8.7 km
- Dubris PharosRoman lighthouse in Dover, England1.7 km
- Shakespeare CliffCliff in Dover, Kent, England2.7 km
- South Foreland Upper LighthouseGrade II listed lighthouse at St. Margaret's Bay, Dover, Kent, England, UK5.0 km
- St Mary sub Castro, DoverChurch in Dover, UK1.7 km
- Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-FerneWWII memorial in Kent, England7.6 km
- All Saints Church, WaldershareChurch in Waldershare, Kent, England, UK6.1 km
- Dover MuseumLocal history museum in Dover, England, United Kingdom1.4 km
- Kent Battle of Britain MuseumAviation museum in Hawkinge, Kent11 km
- St Edmund's ChapelWayside chapel in Dover, Kent, England, UK962 m
- St Margaret's BayBay in Kent, England6.3 km
- St Mary and St Eanswythe's Church, FolkestoneChurch in Folkestone, Kent, England, UK10 km
- Abbot's CliffCliff in Kent, England, UK4.9 km
- Ashford MuseumMuseums and art30 km
- Kent Museum of the Moving ImageMuseum in Deal, Kent, England, UK12 km
- Nemo DownPark in United Kingdom1.7 km
- Deal TimeballMaritime museum and former time signal in Deal, England12 km
- Cullins YardBrewery1.7 km
- E2 European long distance pathWalking path22 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
When to go to Dover
The best time to visit Dover is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:20
- JunBest time16:18
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:23
- NovBetter not8:36
- DecPossible7:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dover
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 104 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Canterbury45 places22 km
- Dymchurch19 places25 km
- Broadstairs23 places28 km
- Biddenden Road27 places50 km
- Southend-on-Sea58 places61 km
- Rochester80 places63 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dover?
The best known: White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, Deal Castle, Walmer Castle, Sandown Castle, Kent. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dover?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 41.
How do you get to Dover?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 104 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dover as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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