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"Gateway to England" a Dover Travel Page by chrishc

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Real Name: Chris
Lives In: Dover, UK
Member Since: Jan 09, 2003
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Gateway to England

by chrishc - last update: Oct 23, 2004

Glad to call it home

Not the nicest town in the world, but it is a working port so you have to make allowances and it does have some redeeming features.

The castle which dominates the skyline is superb and the white cliffs are great when the sun catches them right.

Dover has many little villages nearby several are very picturesque and have nice hostelries hidden in them.

Travel tips

The ferry port is about a mile from the railway station, but there is usually a shuttle bus running between the two.

Shuttle buses also service the cruise terminal in the Western docks when required and the Hoverport (where the Seacats dock) is similarly served.

The trains to London are old and draughty but quite frequent, (the Charing Cross route is the quickest). (I work in London).

Western Docks

The western Docks are used by the cruise ships and also the sea cats (catamarans), known locally as the vomit comets, I think they are a good way to cross the channel, and quick. These docks are situated onthe other side of town

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

Pros:"A useful place, has history, set in some nice countryside"
Cons:"Shopping not very good apart from De Bradleigh"
In A Nutshell:"A working town scattered with a few jewels"
chrishc's Dover Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 10 - Photos: 9
 
Restaurants
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
Local Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1

chrishc's Dover Travelogues
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Roman into BritainDecember, 2003 1

Comments for chrishc about Dover
fuzzyfl Mon Mar 16, 2009 23:06 UTC
 what a great site! it answered all my sightseeing questions. you could be a travel guide. fuzzyfl
diosh Fri Aug 22, 2008 07:59 UTC
 I have a photo of me there, with the castle in the background, from when I was 9! We were staying in our favourite Broadstairs.
daju22 Wed Jun 14, 2006 18:08 UTC
 Thanks for the super pictures!
mary2u99 Fri Apr 14, 2006 08:57 UTC
 Great page and beautiful photos. Happy Birthday to you.
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