What to do in Dover

[babyclaytonmom]

Our train arrives early a.m. in Dover and we will drop our luggage at the port and probably have 4 1/2 or 5 hrs. before coming back to board the ship. We cruise often and would rather spend some time exploring vs. being on the ship ASAP. Is it easy to catch a taxi from the port to go to the castle? Or is there somewhere else in Dover you would suggest visiting for a few hours? Thank you!

[John Bull]

Dover Castle is the only worthwhile place in Dover. .

But yes, it's well worth the visit, especially since IMHO your time is too short for travel to Canterbury & elsewhere,

 

You can travel by bus, but it involves two buses and a steep walk so by taxi is quicker, simpler & easier.

Taxis will be dropping cruisers at the terminal, so you should be able to grab one quite easily.

A taxi to the castle should cost about £10 to £15.

But there's no taxi rank at the castle, so agree with your driver where in the castle and when they, or a colleague, will collect you for a return to the ship. 

 

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/

Fix up a tour of the WW2 tunnels as soo a you get there, make a point of also going thro the medieval tunnel at the landward end, check out the main Keep (dressed & furnished in period) and go up on the roof for a very good view of the French coast.

 

JB 🙂