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Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
12 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Dover is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Capel le Ferne, 49km from Leeds Castle.
Dover is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 41,709, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Dover sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dover to your route.
Dover ( DOH-vər) is a town, major ferry port and civil parish in Kent, England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Cap Gris-Nez in France. It lies southeast of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of theRead more
Dover District and home of the Port of Dover. In 2024 it had an estimated population of 44,209.
Archaeological finds have revealed that the area has always been a focus for peoples entering and leaving Britain. The name derives from the River Dour that flows through it.
In recent times the town has undergone transformations, with a high-speed rail link to London, new retail in town with St James' area opened in 2018, and a revamped promenade and beachfront. This followed in 2019, with a new 500 m pier to the west of the harbour, and new marina unveiled as part of a £330 million investment in the area. It has also been a point of destination for many illegal migrant crossings.
The Port of Dover provides much of the town's employment, as does tourism, including to the landmark White Cliffs of Dover. There were 368,000 tourists visiting Dover castle in 2019.
Dover is classified as a Large-Port Town, due to its large volumes of port traffic and low urban population.
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Dover is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.1260 latitude, 1.3126 longitude.
Dover has a population of approximately 41,709 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
12 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
36 km · about 40 min drive
photogenic
Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Europe's largest aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France with a stunning open-ocean tank and conservation mission.
48 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
49 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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