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.
Restaurants & places to go
Modern European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00,17:45-22:00 · 81 Beach Street, Deal, CT14 6JB · 81beachstreet.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 17:00-21:00, Fr 17:00-22:30, Sa 17:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · Deal Road, Swingate, CT15 5DP · swingate.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · storelocator.asda.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:30; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · Unit 23 St James' Retail & Leisure Park, Dover, CT16 1QD · greggs.co.uk
Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · St James' Retail & Leisure Park, Dover, CT16 1QD · kaspas.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Sandwich Road, Dover, CT16 3LF · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · papajohns.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · St James Retail and Leisure Park, Dover, Dover, CT16 1QD · tacobell.co.uk
African, Restaurant · Twisted South African street food.
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 88 Sandgate Road, CT20 2AA · kfc.co.uk
Ice Cream · 1960s venue with picture windows overlooking the promenade and pier, for tea, coffee and snacks. · 57 Beach Street, Deal, CT14 6HY
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 15 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2AY · annapurnafolkestone.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 114 High Street, Deal, CT14 6BB · bangkokpavilion.co.uk
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: takeaway · 22 Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1BH · brunchdover.co.uk
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu off; We 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · littlerockfolkestone.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:30-21:00 · 19 High Street, Dover, CT16 1DP · thitaliankitchen.com
British, Coffee, Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Beach Road, St Margaret's Bay, CT15 6DZ · baytrust.org.uk
French, English, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 96 High Street, Deal, CT14 6EQ · frogandscot.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 110 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BW · papasfolkestone.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 103 Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT18 7BS · happystarchinesetakeaway.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 41-45 Beach Street, Deal, CT14 6HY · aspendosrestaurants.co.uk
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 1 South Street, Deal, CT14 7AW · marmariskebabdeal.co.uk
Jamaican, Restaurant · Jamaican restaurant · fb.com
English, Restaurant · English restaurant · Sondes Road, Deal, CT14 7BW · thecourtyarddeal.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 · Unit D1 Barnfield Road, Folkestone, CT19 5SG · jdwltd.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-20:00 · 2a Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2RX · sotiriosfolkestone.com
Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:30; Sa 07:00-14:00 · 13A Priory Gate Road, Dover, CT17 9SA
Bengali, Restaurant · Bengali restaurant · 73 Canterbury Road · bengalspicefolk.co.uk
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 41 The Old High Street · elcortadorfolkestone.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · Cannon Street · jbsushibar.co.uk
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 22 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2SZ
Fast Food · fast food · 144 High Street, Deal, CT14 6BE · dealgrillonline.co.uk
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 18 Beach Street, Folkestone, CT20 1QN
Cake, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 17 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EY
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 78 Sandgate Road
Wings, Steaks, Burger, Fast Food · Wings/Steaks fast food · Folkestone, CT20 1QH
Greek, Fast Food · Greek fast food · Folkestone, CT20 1QH
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Donut, Restaurant · Donut restaurant · 20-22 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EZ
Food Court · food court · Marine Parade
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 4 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4ER · cheritonbalti.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Unit 20 St James' Retail & Leisure Park, Dover, CT16 1QD · costa.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · Folkestone, CT19 5FF · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · St James Street, Dover, CT16 1QD · locations.burgerking.co.uk
235 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
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.
Inglenook Farm Airstrip 4 mi to the centre
Dover, Kent, ENG, GB
Chalksole Green Airstrip 4.3 mi to the centre
Dover, Kent, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Dover
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre · P&O Ferries
Cruise Liner Terminal 1
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Dover 8
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
Dover 9
Ferry terminal · 1.2 mi from the centre
Dover 7
Ferry terminal · 1.3 mi from the centre
Dover 6
Ferry terminal · 1.4 mi from the centre
Dover (UK) - Calais (F)
Ferry route · P & O
Dover - Calais
Ferry route · P & O
Dover – Calais
Ferry route · P&O / DFDS / Irish Ferries
Dover/Douvres - Calais
Ferry route · P&O Ferries/DFDS
SailLink
Ferry route · SailLink
SailLink Dover - Boulogne-sur-Mer
Ferry route · SailLink
Dover (UK) - Dunkerque (F)
Ferry route
Dover - Dunkerque
Ferry route · DFDS
Where to stay
6 Ladywell, Dover CT16 1DQ, United Kingdom
81 Canterbury Rd, Lydden, Dover CT15 7EX, United Kingdom · thelyddenbell.co.uk
Alkham Valley Rd, Alkham, Dover CT15 7DF, United Kingdom · marquisofgranby.co.uk
36 Lower Rd, Dover CT17 0QU, United Kingdom · royaloakriver.co.uk
Unit 8, St James Retail & Leisure Park, St James St, Dover CT16 1QD, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Hubert Guest House, 9 Castle Hill Rd., Dover CT16 1QW, United Kingdom · huberthouse.co.uk
Folkestone Rd, Dover CT15 7AB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Marine Court, Marine Parade, Dover CT16 1LW, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
69 Folkestone Rd, Dover CT17 9RZ, United Kingdom · doversrestover.top
Singledge Ln, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3EL, United Kingdom · holidayinndover.co.uk
Reach Rd, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover CT15 6AG, United Kingdom · parkdeanresorts.co.uk
Waterloo Cres, Dover CT17 9BP, United Kingdom · hilton.com
25 Reach Rd, St Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover CT15 6AG, United Kingdom · parkdeanresorts.co.uk
37 Folkestone Rd, Dover CT17 9RZ, United Kingdom · almadover.com
Priory Station Approach Rd, Dover CT17 9SB, United Kingdom
89 Maison Dieu Rd, Dover CT16 1RU, United Kingdom · maisondieu.co.uk
28 E Cliff, Dover CT16 1LU, United Kingdom
57-58 E Cliff, Dover CT16 1LS, United Kingdom
203 Folkestone Rd, Dover CT17 9SL, United Kingdom · longfieldguesthouse.co.uk
Indoor
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