Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Dover

Dover is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 41,709 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 19 parks and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St Edmund's Chapel (1 km), St James' Church (1 km) and Dover Castle (1 km).

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Dover, Kent
Dover, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dover at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 41,709
Coordinates
51.1260° N, 1.3126° E
Places within 50 km
91 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Dover

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dover: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dover

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dover. The closest is St James' Church (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dover

65 churches within 100 km of Dover. The closest is St Edmund's Chapel (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dover

51 parks within 100 km of Dover. The closest is Old Park Hill (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dover

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dover. The closest is High Meadow (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Dover

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dover. The closest is West Head Light (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Dover

12 treks within 100 km of Dover. The closest is Via Francigena - 01 Part Great Britain (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Dover

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dover
  2. 1 km St Edmund's Chapel · church, Kent
  3. 1 km Dover Castle · church, Kent
  4. 1 km Roman Pharos · heritage site, Kent
  5. 1 km St Mary in Castro · church, Kent
  6. 1 km St James' Church · heritage site, Kent
  7. 0 km Back to Dover

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How to reach Dover

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    Within 15 km of Dover

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dover by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1971St James' Church (1 km)
    Churches2165St Edmund's Chapel (1 km)
    Parks1951Old Park Hill (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1231High Meadow (2 km)
    Beaches & coast718West Head Light (2 km)
    Treks512Via Francigena - 01 Part Great Britain (14 km)
    Museums510Kent MOMI (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25East Cliff (12 km)
    Other attractions04MKB Oldenburg Batterie (56 km)
    Caves12Margate Caves (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isle of Sheppey (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Nasir Mosque (76 km)
    Temples01Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (92 km)

    Dover: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dover?

    St Edmund's Chapel (church, about 1 km), St James' Church (heritage site, about 1 km), Dover Castle (church, about 1 km), Roman Pharos (heritage site, about 1 km), St Mary in Castro (church, about 1 km), Fort Burgoyne Western Redoubt (fort, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dover?

    91 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 19 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dover?

    St James' Church, about 1 km by road; Roman Pharos (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dover?

    St Edmund's Chapel, about 1 km by road; Dover Castle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dover?

    Old Park Hill, about 4 km by road; Samphire Hoe Country Park (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dover?

    Start in Dover, visit St Edmund's Chapel, then Dover Castle, then Roman Pharos, then St Mary in Castro, then St James' Church, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dover?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Dover

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dover’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dover on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.