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White Cliffs of Dover
Looming high above the dark
waters of the channel, the seven white chalk cliffs of Dover are one of
the most recognizable British sights in the world. The best place to
learn more about the cliffs is at the White Cliffs Gateway Visitor Centre,
which is also the base point for a number of trails along
the clifftops.
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Beach
One of the most popular
places to relax in Dover, the beach has the unique attraction of having
the White Cliffs as a backdrop.
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Dover Castle
Standing high above the
cliffs and known as Guardian of the Gateway To England for obvious
reasons, this formidable castle was once a major defensive structure but
is now more famous for its vast network of underground passages, which
were used to house soldiers during the many wars the country endured. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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10am - 4pm
(6pm in summer)
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Pricing:
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Adults: GBP9.50; Children: GBP4.80;
concessions available
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Dover Museum
Located in the heart of
Dover, this museum chronicles the history of Dover as a trading centre
over the centuries, most delightfully depicted in a series of scale
models of the town from the Roman era up to the modern age. It is also
noteworthy for being the home of the Dover Bronze Age Boat, the oldest
such vessel in the world.
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Details
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Opening
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Monday to
Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm; Sunday: 12pm - 5.00pm
Closed December 25th and 26th and on 1st January
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Pricing:
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Adult: GBP 2.50;
Child: GBP 1.50 |
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Contact:
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Tel: 01304
201066; Fax: 01304 241186; E-mail: museumenquiries@dover.gov.uk |
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Getting
Here:
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Dover Museum,
Market Square, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PB. |
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Samphire Hoe
Created from the vast
quantities of waste material produced from the Channel Tunnel project,
what could have been a wasteland was turned into a charming nature
garden, popular for a relaxing day out in the sun.
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