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Dover, United Kingdom

Dover, United Kingdom — city in United Kingdom. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Chalksole Green Airstrip.

History

Dover, United Kingdom is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

London Ashford Airport (LYX) 20 mi to the centre
Romney Marsh, Kent, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Inglenook Farm Airstrip 4 mi to the centre
Dover, Kent, ENG, GB
Outdoor
Chalksole Green Airstrip 4.3 mi to the centre
Dover, Kent, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Dover
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre · P&O Ferries
Outdoor
Cruise Liner Terminal 1
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Dover 8
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Dover 9
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Dover 7
Ferry terminal · 1.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Dover 6
Ferry terminal · 1.4 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Dover (UK) - Calais (F)
Ferry route · P & O
Outdoor
Dover - Calais
Ferry route · P & O
Outdoor
Dover – Calais
Ferry route · P&O / DFDS / Irish Ferries
Outdoor
Dover/Douvres - Calais
Ferry route · P&O Ferries/DFDS
Outdoor
SailLink
Ferry route · SailLink
Outdoor
SailLink Dover - Boulogne-sur-Mer
Ferry route · SailLink
Outdoor
Dover (UK) - Dunkerque (F)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Dover - Dunkerque
Ferry route · DFDS
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chalksole Green Airstrip; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Dover, 1.1 mi); routes include Dover (UK) - Calais (F), Dover - Calais, Dover – Calais.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dover, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach