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Car Hire Snargate Street Dover Dover InformationDover is a busy port in East Kent, in the South of England. Dover has been a permanent settlement since at least the time of the Romans, who were the first to record its presence, giving it the name Dubris. It also marked the start of Watling Street, a major Roman road. The Roman lighthouse built on the present-day site of Dover Castle is one of the oldest buildings in UK.
Dominated by views of the Castle, the city centre is vibrant and lively, with excellent shopping and a huge number of historic buildings, including the Maison Dieu, founded in 1203, resplendent with stained glass windows, and now used as the Town Hall. Nearby, Pencester Gardens is a popular place to sit and relax, with a truly stunning view of the castle directly above. Alternatively, you can walk to the Prince of Wales Pier for more great views of the castle, the waterfront and of course, the White Cliffs.
How to Travel to Dover:
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 (http://www.setrains.co.uk/), tel. 08457 484950.
By Boat:
Due to its proximity to continental Europe, Dover is one of the busiest cross-Channel ports in the UK, with 18 million passengers passing through its gates every year. Regular ferry services operate from Dover to Calais and Ostend.
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