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Dover () is a major ferry port in Kent, South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel, and lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone.

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Discover the best places in Dover, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 295 places in the city.

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National Trust - The White Cliffs of Dover

Tourist attraction

Visitor centre on the landmark chalk cliffs overlooking The Channel, plus footpaths and coffee shop.

$$ $$

4.80 (4.7K reviews)

Battle of Britain Memorial

Memorial park

👍👍 Visited here on a day when it was closed. But being able to walk around the outside of the building and looking at the planes that have been placed in various different ways. To top it off the views across the channel are stunning. The visit was back in December I bet when its open this is a very po...

4.80 (2.4K reviews)

Dover Castle

Castle

Military museum, medieval underground works, labyrinthine war-time tunnels, with views and tours.

4.70 (14.5K reviews)

Walmer Castle and Gardens

Castle

English Heritage Tudor castle often visited by the Queen and Queen Mother, plus gardens and tearoom

4.70 (3.8K reviews)

Kearsney Abbey Gardens

Park

Peaceful public park with many large mature trees, 2 ponds (1 used for model boats) & a tea room.

4.70 (2K reviews)

National Trust South Foreland Lighthouse

Historical landmark

Guided tours & a tearoom in a 19th-century lighthouse, the first to use an electric light.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.7K reviews)

The White Horse

Pub

Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · Delivery

$ $$$

4.70 (1.1K reviews)

Dover Transport Museum

Museum

Charming transportation museum with old-timey cars, buses & locomotives, plus a model train set.

4.80 (475 reviews)

Samphire Hoe Country Park

Country park

Dogs allowed

4.70 (1K reviews)

Wingham Wildlife Park

Zoo

Zoo park with feeding sessions, talks and conservation projects, plus up-close animal encounters.

4.60 (6.5K reviews)

The White Cliffs of Dover - National Trust

Hiking area

Dogs allowed

4.80 (331 reviews)

Samphire Hoe

Nature preserve

Walks, picnics and angling on a nature reserve created by the construction of the Channel Tunnel.

4.70 (520 reviews)

The Smugglers

Bar

Classic village pub serving guest ales and European-inspired food, plus a garden and takeaway pizza.

$$ $$

4.70 (505 reviews)

Breakwater Brewery & Taproom & Pizzeria

Pub

Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

$$ $$

4.70 (476 reviews)

St Margaret's Beach

Scenic spot

👍👍 If you like sandy beaches this place isn't for you. If, though, you like excellent views of chalk white cliffs, stony beaches for the kids to find interesting pebbles on and above all rockpools and crabs, then this is the place for you. It has a good pub for lunch, or a snack bar for coffee and a ho...

4.60 (956 reviews)