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Dover Museum and Maison DieuDover Museum and Maison Dieu8th April 2024Dover’s history has always been determined by its crucial location on the English Channel, just over twenty miles away from France and continental Europe.
Dover CastleDover Castle4th April 2024The most famous building in the Cross-Channel Geopark, Dover Castle has an extraordinary history stretching back at least to the Roman conquest of Britain nearly…
White Cliffs of DoverWhite Cliffs of Dover4th April 2024One of the most famous geological features in the world, the White Cliffs of Dover are also arguably the most iconic image of the British…
Folkestone Harbour, the Warren & Samphire HoeFolkestone Harbour, the Warren & Samphire Hoe4th April 2024The coastal area stretching from the eastern edge of Folkestone to the western edge of Dover is truly unique.
‘We are all Winners’ By Alma Tischlerwood‘We are all Winners’ By Alma Tischlerwood1st March 2023A winner’s podium in the shape of a bench, playfully depicting both the present and the ancient world. A place to relax and reflect, signifying…
North Downs Way Riders’ Route2nd November 2022Get on your bike to experience 1000s of years of history on the magnificent North Downs Way National Trail Riders' Route through the Kent Downs…
A family with a young child in winter coats walking along the shingle beach at St Margaret's Bay on a clear daySt Margaret’s Bay20th January 2022Sat on the 160 mile Saxon Shore Way, St Margaret's Bay's shingle beach offers a bit of peace and quiet in the heart of White…
Dover CastleFolkestone to Dover Walk: Two Harbours Walk27th February 2020This walk is full of incredible clifftop views across the channel and glimpses into history from the Western Heights to Dover Castle.
Cathedral to Coast cycle ride – Canterbury to Dover10th March 2015Undertake your own Pilgrim's Progress on this marvellous 50 mile (80km) circular ride using Regional Routes 16 and 17 linking Dover, Canterbury and Folkestone.
Dover BeachDover4th March 2015Bask at the foot of those iconic White Cliffs and look out across the world's busiest straits.
Samphire Hoe Beach4th March 2015Samphire Hoe is a unique, new nature reserve developed by Eurotunnel during the construction of the Channel Tunnel.
Samphire Hoe easy access trailSamphire Hoe Stile Free Trail17th February 2015Enjoy magnificent views along this coastal walk through the newest part of Kent. Samphire Hoe has been created from the spoil excavated during the construction…
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