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2019 White Cliffs Country Brochure WHITE CLIFFS DOVER • DEAL • SANDWICH 2019 GUIDE Country DOVER • DEAL • SANDWICH WelcomeWelcome to White Cliffs Country, a unique CONTENTS place where coast meets country, beauty Welcome................................................... 1 meets history and England meets the Magnificent Ten Reasons to Visit.................................. 2 Dover Continent. Wonderful Dover........................................ 6 Maritime Deal............................................ 8 The iconic White Cliffs and our beautiful coast Medieval Sandwich................................... 10 and countryside offer spectacular walking, Splendid Coastline.................................... 12 Unique Countryside.................................. 14 sailing, cycling, golf and sightseeing as well Magnificent Castles & Forts...................... 16 as white knuckle RIB rides, seal spotting and Gateway to Britain.................................... 18 even the opportunity to feed a tiger. Proud Industrial History............................. 20 Maritime History........................................ 22 The rich heritage of the area is awe-inspiring Hidden Gems........................................... 24 with an amazing selection of diverse museums Blooming Gardens & Parks...................... 26 Adventures on Water, Land & Air.............. 28 and a busy season of re-enactments bringing Family Time.............................................. 30 Maritime Deal history to life as you have never seen it before. Leisure Time............................................ 31 Nature Lovers......................................... 32 With our towns and villages overflowing with Walking for Everyone.............................. 34 character and bustling with unique shops, Cycling for All.......................................... 36 theatres, restaurants and places to stay, Creative Inspiration................................. 38 Eating In or Out........................................ 40 it makes this a destination not to be missed. Drink & Be Merry...................................... 42 Shop & Relax.......................................... 44 Come for a day or stay for a week - you’ll have Stay a While............................................ 45 an experience to remember. Days Out................................................. 46 VIC Information....................................... 48 How to Get Here.................................... 49 Maps..................................................... 50 Must-see location SAMPHIRE HOE This publication was designed and produced by Dover District Council, Medieval Sandwich Creative Design and Tourism Departments. 1 Stunning coast TO VISIT Cast your cares away and embrace Ten reasons coastal living! Being by the sea promotes a feeling of relaxation - World-famous have you noticed you sleep soundly White Cliffs of Dover after a day on the beach? It’s the Described recently in an article in 3 sea air! The Guardian as one of the top ten places to walk in the country. Enjoy Enjoy our beautiful bays and 1 spectacular views on an exhilarating beaches, our coastal walks, our cliff top walk on the world-famous unique piers, fishing boats, yachts in White Cliffs. The cliff face reaches up the marina, our nautical towns with to 300 feet and the cliffs stretch for smuggling alleyways and traditions. about 16 miles. On a clear day you can spot the French coast! Beautiful countryside As well as our striking coastline we Impressive also have wonderful countryside history and heritage with stunning views, historic villages We begin our story about 6000 years and ancient churches. Many of our ago - Dover has been inhabited since villages display historic information the Stone Age! Julius Caesar landed 4 panels, which describe their origins 2 at Walmer during the Roman Invasion and history through the centuries. of 54 BC and Dover was the prime objective of the invasion plans of The perfect place for William the Conqueror and Napoleon! walking and cycling Immerse yourself in 2000 years of Whether an experienced walker history at Dover Castle. See the or casual rambler explore miles of world’s oldest known sea-going marked walking and themed trails. vessel, the Bronze Age Boat at Dover Museum. Visit South Foreland 5 With a huge variety of cycle routes Lighthouse, a striking Victorian and trails, bring your own bike or hire landmark on the White Cliffs of Dover. one, and discover the countryside on With 3 castles, 9 museums, 4 forts, two wheels! a unique Timeball Tower, a Roman Painted House built about AD 200, windmills to explore, and a wealth of churches and historical monuments... you will be impressed! whitecliffscountry.org.uk 3 Quirky hidden gems Discover many hidden gems in White Cliffs Country! Enjoy a pint TO VISIT in the popular White Horse Inn in Ten reasons Dover renowned for the signatures Exhilarating coastal of Channel Swimmers past and activities and outdoor 8 present around its walls. Follow pursuits in the footsteps of 007 and Ian White Cliffs Country is totally Fleming. Explore tunnels under geared up for outdoor lovers so the famous White Cliffs. Take part take advantage of its miles of in adult sleepovers in the ghostly 6 diverse and unspoilt coastline. Dover Castle.The list goes on - Play a round of golf at one of have we tempted you? the challenging Championship courses. Try a wide range of water Relax with some retail based activities at Dover Sea Sports Centre or a RIB ride under therapy! The new St James, Dover Retail the famous White Cliffs. If you and Leisure Park offers a good love wildlife then this is the place choice of shops alongside to come with animal and wildlife restaurants, cafes and a multiplex parks, nature trails, nature reserves 9 cinema. Just a short walk away and seal spotting. is De Bradelei Wharf set in the beautiful marina at Dover. You’ll find a wealth of independent quirky Culinary delights shops and art galleries for that From cosy village pubs, festival perfect gift in the unique town of street food to gourmet restaurants, Deal, winner of the Telegraph’s there’s something for everyone’s High Street of the Year 2013, and tastes in White Cliffs Country. medieval Sandwich should not be It would be a culinary crime not missed! 7 to visit Sandwich, next to the hamlet of Ham. Did you know.. the word “sandwich” for an item Festivals and regattas of food was probably named Our festivals and regattas are after John Montagu, the 4th traditional, fun, full of community Earl of Sandwich, who to avoid HAVE A SANDWICH IN SANDWICH spirit and everyone is invited! interrupting a gambling game, Deal Folk by the Sea, Sandwich asked for meat to be served 10 Folk and Ale Festival, Deal Music between slices of bread. and Arts Festival, Sandwich Food Fayre and Le Weekend just to whitecliffscountry.org.uk mention a few. 5 WHAT’S ON DOVER MARCH Dover Film Festival WonderfulDover town nestles under the protection Two films from 1978 and 2018, recording events and of its magnificent castle. The busy port lives of the people of Dover. boasts some wonderful hidden gems. Dover Banksy Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery sits MAY Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival behind the old Market Hall façade. Just up Featuring real ales and ciders from all over the country, from Market Square is the Roman Painted including local specialities. House - a fine example of a Roman house in Britain. JULY So much to discover Dover Carnival Don’t miss the opportunity to see some new DOVER SEAFRONT See the colourful carnival as it winds its way through the streets of Dover. artwork we have in Dover - our very own Banksy! The large piece of artwork appeared AUGUST overnight on a building near to the town centre. Port of Dover Community Regatta A fantastic festival of family fun. If you fancy doing some shopping in the heart of SEPTEMBER the town centre, the St James Retail and Leisure Heritage Open Days Park with a six-screen Cineworld multiplex Explore some hidden historical gems during the cinema and retail shops was opened in 2018. Heritage Open Days in Dover. A short walk away, located in a beautiful marina NOVEMBER/DECEMBER setting, is the De Bradelei Wharf outlet with Port of Dover White Cliffs Christmas at up to 70% discount on branded fashion and Regatta Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1 homeware. With a traditional Christmas market, ice rink, live music and lots more, head to Port of Dover’s Cruise Take in the panorama of the Channel and see Terminal 1 for a White Cliffs Christmas. across to the coast of France on a stroll along Dover Christmas Lights the seafront promenade - maybe tempting you Christmas lights switch on. to take a day-trip on one of the regular ferry sailings. Don’t forget your passport! ALL YEAR ROUND Dover Museum Family Days Come along to one of the regular themed family days DOVER MUSEUM held throughout the year – see website for further AND BRONZE AGE BOAT GALLERY details. Our flagship museum, with family activity days The Collective Market throughout the year. See fascinating real objects, Visit the lifestyle market at Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1, models and original pictures showing the history selling everything from freshly baked bread to beauty of Dover at the award-winning Dover Museum & products - see website for further details. Bronze Age Boat Gallery. FREE ENTRY. Dover Castle Events held thoughout the year. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 7 WHAT’S ON MAY Walmer Brocante DEAL Antiques and collectables fair on Walmer Green held Maritime on May Bank Holiday weekend. Walk to the modern
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