Dover

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Information about Dover

The town of Dover is known by most as a ferry port, but there is much more to Dover than ferries. Dover is a place steeped in history and there are many tourist attractions for the whole family. Dover castle is a must visit, it's network of secret tunnels run deep into the famous white cliffs. Climbing to the top of the castle is well worth the effort and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views. Past visitors to the castle include Henry VIII and Winston Churchill.

On the waterfront you'll find the Dover esplanade, which features the Prince of Wales pier and has the White cliffs as it's background. The cliffs were made famous by the Vera Lynn song "White Cliffs of Dover", the song aimed to boost the morale of British soldiers fighting during World War II.

There's also plenty of museums in Dover which cover everything from transport to life in Dover spanning from the Celts right up to World War II. You can take a sightseeing bus around town and there's also the "White Cliffs Experience" centre.

Getting to Dover couldn't be easier, the M20 which comes off the M25 and the A2 from the M2 both lead directly to the ferry port.

If you want to stop in a hotel nearby either before departure from Dover or upon arrival in Dover please click here.

Hotels in Dover

Dover Port


It is easy to reach Dover directly from London or the rest of the UK via the M2 or M20. The roundabout at the bottom of Jubilee Way, at the entrance to the Eastern Docks, is where the A2 and A20 meet. Follow signposts for roads into the port itself. There are 2 docks, East and West. LD Lines terminal is in the Eastern Docks.
Bus Directions:
Frequent express coach services from London Victoria coach station. Other buses arrive at the main bus station in the town centre.
Rail Directions:
There are regular direct rail services from London Victoria and London Charing Cross to Dover Priory station daily (travel time approx 1hr 45mins), which is close to the town centre. There are free bus services provided by the ferry operators to and from the Eastern Docks all day.
Amenities:
There is a multi-storey car park, adjacent to the Travel Centre at Eastern Docks, which is reserved for disabled parking. The Granada Services buildings, beyond the vehicle check in point, has 2 cash machines. Thomas Cook have Bureau de Change facilities in the Departure Lounge.
Petrol Stations:
Dover Docks Filling Station at Eastern Docks or, for 24 hour service, there is also the Jubilee Service Centre which is on Jubilee Way, near the Eastern Docks.

Ferry Terminals: Eastern Docks, Dover. CT16 1JA

Driving To/From Dover

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