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Dover Museum and Maison Dieu
8th April 2024
Dover’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 Castle
4th April 2024
The 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 Dover
4th April 2024
One 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 Hoe
4th April 2024
The 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
1st March 2023
A 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’ Route
2nd November 2022
Get on your bike to experience 1000s of years of history on the magnificent North Downs Way National Trail Riders' Route through the Kent Downs…
St Margaret’s Bay
20th January 2022
Sat 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…
Folkestone to Dover Walk: Two Harbours Walk
27th February 2020
This 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 Dover
10th March 2015
Undertake 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
4th March 2015
Bask at the foot of those iconic White Cliffs and look out across the world's busiest straits.
Samphire Hoe Beach
4th March 2015
Samphire Hoe is a unique, new nature reserve developed by Eurotunnel during the construction of the Channel Tunnel.
Samphire Hoe Stile Free Trail
17th February 2015
Enjoy magnificent views along this coastal walk through the newest part of Kent. Samphire Hoe has been created from the spoil excavated during the construction…