• Walk the scenic North Downs Way, a walking trail that follows the low hills that run alongside the coast

• Dover Castle - known as the "Key to England", the castle has 2,000 years of history contained within its walls, including a Roman lighthouse, a Saxon church and a Norman keep. Below ground a series of casements and tunnels have been dug into the chalk. From these tunnels Operation Dynamo (the Dunkirk evacuation) was planned.

• Roman Painted House well preserved ruins of a Roman townhouse that includes a hypocaust heating system and mosaic fragments.

• Bronze Age Boat 3,500 year old wooden boat preserved in mud. After its chance discovery it was lifted and placed in a special gallery in Dover Museum.

• Grand Shaft Triple staircase constructed in Napoleonic times to enable quick troop movements between Townwall Street and the abandoned Western Heights fortifications.

By car

The A2 runs north to Canterbury and on to the M2. The A20 follows the coast south to Folkestone, and the A256 heads north towards Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate.

By train

Fare and timetable information is available from South East Trains, tel. 08457 484950.

By boat

Due to its proximity to continental Europe, Dover is one of the busiest cross-Channel ports in the Ostend.

The Ferry between Dover and Calais costs around £12-18 each way if on foot or bicycle, and around £80 for a car, although big discounts are available if booked in advance or with special offers.

Other Routes are present within the UK (and might be cheaper)

By bus

Stagecoach East Kent are the main bus operator in the Dover area. Maps, Timetables and Fare information are available on their website. Stagecoach run both urban, rural and inter-urban local buses, including regular buses to Deal, Folkestone, Canterbury and further afield.

By foot

Dover is small enough that much of it can reasonably be explored on foot.

Country pubs nearby

• The New Inn, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, +44 (0) 1303 862026, [2]. A 16th century coaching inn, country pub and very popular restaurant just a short drive from Dover (junction 12, M20). Fantastic reputation for fine cuisine, open seven days a week for lunches and evening meals. Terrific food, real ale, oak beams & cosy atmosphere.

Indian Cuisine

• Curry Garden Restaurant, 24 High Street, Dover, Kent, +44 (0) 1304 206357. Opening Hours: 12 noon-3PM, 6PM-Midnight, 7 Days A Week including Bank Holidays. Dover's Oldest and Finest Indian Cuisine, situated on the main high street, close to the town hall. A Take Away Menu is available, offering 10% discount on all orders over £15 collected from the premises. Great special take away offer of 1/2 Price Take away, every 2nd Sunday of each month, on cash and collect orders only.Good selection of dishes on the menu.

• The Cricketers Pub, Crabble Avenue (From Dover town centre, go up the one way system to Buckland Brige, turn left at first traffic lights and then first left into Crabble Avenue. The pub is opposite Dover Rugby and Football grounds), ☎ 01304 206396, [3]. Mon- Wed 3-12 Thurs-Sun 12- 1.00 a.m. The Cricketers is a friendly village pub catering for all ages, situated in the village of River, located opposite the crabble cricket and rugby pitches, and home of Dover football club. The Cricketers has been an important focal point for the community for over 100 years. With one of the largest gardens in the area, our family facilities include a childrens play area and swings, with bouncy castle in summer, covered barbeque area and patio, and extensive lawns. Our Sports facilities include two full-size skittle alleys, dart board and pool table. We play host to numerous sports teams including skittles and darts. We also have a spacious upstairs function room where we can cater for private parties of up to 100 people- covering wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversary parties, funeral wakes, childrens parties, office parties, and business seminars (laser projector and screen available). Over many years The Cricketers has established a reputation for warm and friendly hospitality. We look forward to welcoming old and new friends for a relaxing drink in convivial surroundings.  edit[ http://www.thecricketerspub.com]