![]() ![]() Dover's proximity to some major southeast England towns and villages means there are alternatives to big city touring as well: Rye, a 1 1/4-hour drive south, is a charming medieval village and the city of Canterbury is noted for its awesome cathedral, among other sites. London is about a 1 1/2-hour train ride or two-hour drive away. Dover's city center hasn't yet fully regained its footing.Dover is most commonly a port of embarkation and/or debarkation (itineraries can vary, from those that head to the Baltics and Northern Europe to those cruising south, to the Mediterranean), and most cruise passengers who want extra time in England will use London as their base instead. Once, in the mid-19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, though it was repeatedly bombed during World War II. It's also got a quite-spectacular castle. Dover is best known for its stunning white cliffs (remember the World War II song 'White Cliffs of Dover'?) that perch over the English Channel. ![]()
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