Known as the ‘Lock and Key of England’, we have seen lots of action and history which made in this important corner of England so loved and well known. Famous Faces
Our list of famous visitors and residents reads like an historical Hello! From Henry Vlll who gave us three castles to the Duke of Wellington, hero of the Battle of Waterloo. Within the walls of Dover Castle, Churchill masterminded
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orld War ll strategy and Lord Nelson visited Lady Hamilton in Deal just along the sea front from Deal Castle. More on Famous Faces...
Literary Connections
For centuries, White Cliffs Country has inspired many famous writers. Why not explore Dover, Deal and Sandwich and follow in their footsteps to admire, or perhaps be equally inspired by our towns and seascapes that will always be quintessentially english. More on Literary Connections...
History and Heritage
White Cliffs Country is packed with impressive historic sites and has an abundance of unbeatable heritage. Henry Vlll shaped the view of our coastline with his Tudor Rose-shaped castles at Deal, Walmer and Sandown and Richborough Fort launched the Roman invasion of Britain in AD54. More on History and Heritage...
Firsts across the Channel
The English Channel is approximately 19 nautical miles (38000 yards) or 35 kilometres (35000 mtrs) - wide at its narrowest point (Shakespeare Beach, Dover to Cap Gris Nez, France) and is a unique stretch of water and considered by many to be the ultimate long distance challenge. More on Firsts across the channel...
