South Foreland Lighthouse is a distinctive Victorian lighthouse on the White Cliffs of Dover. Site of Marconi’s wireless experiments and Faraday’s first electrically-powered light. Climb the 73 steps for spectacular cross Channel views.
Our weather forecast for Dover in Kent
Today (Thursday, Mar 04)
Expect a temperature in the range 5.5℃ to 5.7℃ with a wind speed 1.9 m/sec (NE)
Friday, Mar 05
Expect a temperature in the range 3.8℃ to 4.3℃ with a wind speed 5.6 m/sec (NNE)
Saturday, Mar 06
Expect a temperature in the range 2.3℃ to 2.9℃ with a wind speed 3.9 m/sec (ENE)
Sunday, Mar 07
Expect a temperature in the range -1℃ to 0.1℃ with a wind speed 1.9 m/sec (NNW)
Monday, Mar 08
Expect a temperature in the range -0.8℃ to 0.7℃ with a wind speed 2.7 m/sec (WSW)
Tuesday, Mar 09
Expect a temperature in the range 5.3℃ to 6.1℃ with a wind speed 6.2 m/sec (SW)
Wednesday, Mar 10
Expect a temperature in the range 7.4℃ to 9.3℃ with a wind speed 12.3 m/sec (SW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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Known as ‘The key to England’, the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defence of the island for over nine centuries. Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent. Venture below ground with a tour of the eerie medieval underground works and see how the tunnels were adapted by engineers during the
Read more…Dover Harbour beach is shingle and set within the harbour walls. Facilities include parking, promenade, toilets, cafe/restaurant and shops.
Read more…Shakespeare Cliff marks the closest point of Great Britain to continental Europe. On a clear day, the cliffs are easily visible from the French coast.
Read more…Dover Museum collections include: Archaeology gallery — Dover and the Dover District Council area (including Deal and Walmer, which do not yet have their own town museum, only the Deal Maritime Museum) from prehistoric times to 1066, including Roman and Saxon Dover (including the Saxon cemetery from Buckland). History of Dover town, Cinque Ports and Dover Castle from 1066 to
Read more…The Drop Redoubt is one of the two linked forts on Dovers Western Heights. Linked to Citadel, by a series of dry moats. The artillery at the Redoubt faced mostly inland as it was constructed to defend against an invading force attempting to capture Dover from the rear. The construction of the Redoubt was in two periods: the first being
Read more…The shaft has a triple spiral staircase in fortifications and was created as when working on Western Heights, it soon became apparent that troop would be slow between the hill top forts and the beach below.
Read more…At the Knights Templar Church in Dover you can see the foundations of a small medieval church, the site of King John’s submission to the Papal Legate in 1213.
Read more…Crabble Corn Mill is a working watermill that sits on the River Dour in the village of River . The mill was built in 1812, although it is thought earlier mills existed on the same site. You can go on a tour and see the original millstones that still grind wholemeal flour today. After a tour of the mill go
Read more…St Margarets Bay beach is a mix of sand, pebbles and shingles under white chalk cliffs. The beach at St Margaret’s is famous for being the closest point to France, and is often where Channel swimmers begin their 21 mile swim. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe and slipway. We have no dog information for St Margarets Bay beach.
Read more…Shakespeare Beach is the stretch of shingle beach to the west of Dover Harbour Admiralty Pier to the white chalk of Shakespeare Cliff. We have no dog information for Shakespeare beach.
Read more…The White Cliffs of Dover, one of England’s most famous natural landmarks a magnificent coastal site of Special Scientific Interest overlooking the English Channel. Spectacular coastal walks and cross Channel views, visitor Centre, including café and shop.
Read more…Pencester Gardens is within the centre of Dover and provides open lawns by the River Dour provide a pleasant area for those working or visiting the town to relax.
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