Martin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Dover Sea Safari
No need to book, just turn up and rent a Kayak, Stand up Paddle-board or Topper (& wetsuits). They also run RHIB trips to see the White Cliffs up close, visit seals in their natural habitat or see the Maunsel Sea Forts up close... whichever your sea legs fancy.
Dover Sea Sports Centre
EsplanadeGreat fresh sea food stalls every day crab cockles winkles and much more
Even fish and chips and visit the locals traditional pubs for a sneaky beer
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Folkestone Harbour
Great fresh sea food stalls every day crab cockles winkles and much more
Even fish and chips and visit the locals traditional pubs for a sneaky beer
Lovely safe Sandy beach at sandwich very safe for family’s lots of sand to play on when the tide is out
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Sandwich Bay
Lovely safe Sandy beach at sandwich very safe for family’s lots of sand to play on when the tide is out
he Museum is on the site of the former RAF Hawkinge, the nearest Royal Air Force station to enemy-occupied France and only some ten minutes flying time away from the Luftwaffe fighter airfields in the Pas-de-Calais, in addition to which the airfield and surrounding district was subjected to long range cross-Channel shelling from the German shore batteries stationed along the French coast. Not for nothing was the Folkestone area known as “Hellfire Corner”. Despite the passing years today’s visitor can still savour the atmosphere of the airfield’s past with the landmarks and buildings that remain, acting as points of reference, whilst beyond can be seen the English Channel and the French coast.
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Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome Roadhe Museum is on the site of the former RAF Hawkinge, the nearest Royal Air Force station to enemy-occupied France and only some ten minutes flying time away from the Luftwaffe fighter airfields in the Pas-de-Calais, in addition to which the airfield and surrounding district was subjected to long range cross-Channel shelling from the German shore batteries stationed along the French coast. Not for nothing was the Folkestone area known as “Hellfire Corner”. Despite the passing years today’s visitor can still savour the atmosphere of the airfield’s past with the landmarks and buildings that remain, acting as points of reference, whilst beyond can be seen the English Channel and the French coast.
The Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain. It is sited on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on the coast of Kent
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Monumento alla Battaglia d'Inghilterra
New Dover RoadThe Battle of Britain Memorial is a monument to aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain. It is sited on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne, near Folkestone, on the coast of Kent
Experience the adventure of a hard hat, head torch lit tour of this incredible time capsule hidden beneath The White Cliffs of Dover.
Fan Bay Deep Shelter is a tunnel complex constructed in 1940/41 as accommodation for the gun battery above. Today this network of abandoned tunnels is virtually all that remains of these long forgotten defences.
You too can experience the incredible adventure underground. Take a journey into the past on a guided tour of the tunnels with one of our expert volunteers, peering into the darkness and back in time into a different world, hidden within the cliffs.
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Fan Bay Deep Shelter
Experience the adventure of a hard hat, head torch lit tour of this incredible time capsule hidden beneath The White Cliffs of Dover.
Fan Bay Deep Shelter is a tunnel complex constructed in 1940/41 as accommodation for the gun battery above. Today this network of abandoned tunnels is virtually all that remains of these long forgotten defences.
You too can experience the incredible adventure underground. Take a journey into the past on a guided tour of the tunnels with one of our expert volunteers, peering into the darkness and back in time into a different world, hidden within the cliffs.
On the surface Dover Castle is England’s largest castle, defending the Kent coastline from invaders since 1066. But below ground it has another hidden side. Deep inside the chalk rocks that make up the White Cliffs of Dover are three miles of underground tunnels that have played their own – more mysterious – part in defending the country. As part of my road trip through White Cliffs Country I took a look around the castle’s medieval Great Tower and Anglo-Saxon church. But it was the sign pointing to the ‘Secret Wartime Tunnels’ that caught my eye.
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Secret Wartime Tunnels
Harold's RoadOn the surface Dover Castle is England’s largest castle, defending the Kent coastline from invaders since 1066. But below ground it has another hidden side. Deep inside the chalk rocks that make up the White Cliffs of Dover are three miles of underground tunnels that have played their own – more mysterious – part in defending the country. As part of my road trip through White Cliffs Country I took a look around the castle’s medieval Great Tower and Anglo-Saxon church. But it was the sign pointing to the ‘Secret Wartime Tunnels’ that caught my eye.
The Kearsney mansion was built in the 1820s by Lord John Minet Fector, a wealthy merchant and banker who loved the natural surroundings so much that he bought 90 acres of land here. Though Lord Fector never lived to see the completion of the estate, his son John continued his father’s wish and completed the building of the “abbey” by hiring the top architects of the time to finish the job.
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Giardini di Kearsney Abbey
Alkham RoadThe Kearsney mansion was built in the 1820s by Lord John Minet Fector, a wealthy merchant and banker who loved the natural surroundings so much that he bought 90 acres of land here. Though Lord Fector never lived to see the completion of the estate, his son John continued his father’s wish and completed the building of the “abbey” by hiring the top architects of the time to finish the job.
The Pines Garden Gallery opened in February 2020 and showcases the work of established artists from St Margaret’s Bay, Dover, Deal and Canterbury, who work with themes focused on nature, biodiversity, marine environments, flora and fauna. David Souter Artist and Art Curator in Residence at The Bay Trust says “The connection between Art and Nature has existed since early humans scratched on cave walls. Apart from providing endless inspiration and stimulation for artists many of the mediums they use to create their work wood, charcoal, clay, paint, graphite, water etc. are all products of nature.
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Il Giardino Pines
Beach RoadThe Pines Garden Gallery opened in February 2020 and showcases the work of established artists from St Margaret’s Bay, Dover, Deal and Canterbury, who work with themes focused on nature, biodiversity, marine environments, flora and fauna. David Souter Artist and Art Curator in Residence at The Bay Trust says “The connection between Art and Nature has existed since early humans scratched on cave walls. Apart from providing endless inspiration and stimulation for artists many of the mediums they use to create their work wood, charcoal, clay, paint, graphite, water etc. are all products of nature.
A remote, isolated, pristine-white, solid beacon; a place of innovation and scientific firsts, now also a romantic hideaway and big-hearted family haven, the South Foreland lighthouse stands proud atop the White Cliffs of Dover.
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Faro di South Foreland
A remote, isolated, pristine-white, solid beacon; a place of innovation and scientific firsts, now also a romantic hideaway and big-hearted family haven, the South Foreland lighthouse stands proud atop the White Cliffs of Dover.
Really nice visitor center with cafe overlooking Dover dock. Stunning views and walks from the visitor center along the White Cliffs
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National Trust Le Scogliere Bianche di Dover
Upper RoadReally nice visitor center with cafe overlooking Dover dock. Stunning views and walks from the visitor center along the White Cliffs
Great for the kids plus Walmer crazy golf course set in Roman times
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Walmer Paddling Pool
Marine RoadGreat for the kids plus Walmer crazy golf course set in Roman times
Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park
Ash RoadJust opened have a go at wake boarding
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadJust been awarded a gold flag
If your staying on park there’s a swimming pool sauna and club house and bar restaurant on site
Parkdean Resorts St Margaret's Bay Holiday Park, Kent
If your staying on park there’s a swimming pool sauna and club house and bar restaurant on site