Recreation & Leisure
Shopping
Dover town centre has comprehensive shopping facilities with
many national outlets represented in the district. De Bradelei
Wharf, Kent's leading designer outlet is located within the superb
waterfront setting of Dover Marina. Whitfield Retail Park, located
on the outskirts of Dover, offers hypermarket style food
shopping.
Deal and Sandwich are home to a wide selection of smaller
specialist shops, with larger food retail outlets on the perimeter
of the town centres.
Larger shopping areas are available at the cathedral city of
Canterbury (24km), the county town of Maidstone (66km) and
Bluewater at Dartford (103km) which is Europe's largest shopping
complex.
History & Heritage
Dover District is home to a number of castles including Dover,
Deal and Walmer Castle, there are the ancient remains of a Roman
Fort at Richborough and the award winning Bronze Age Boat displayed at Dover Museum.
Arts and Culture
There is a wide choice of bistros and restaurants, which is
complemented by cinemas, pubs and nightclubs. Street theatre is
unique to the area, and will transport you back in time to life of
smuggling, piracy and witches. The Marlowe Theatre at Canterbury
stages a comprehensive programme throughout the year, hosting
touring shows from London's West End, ballet, orchestral concerts,
comedy acts and live theatre.
Sport
The coastal environment of the district offers numerous
opportunities to enjoy open-air recreation. Wander along England's
edge over the White Cliffs, walk the promenade at Deal, or
alternatively through the medieval streets of Sandwich Quay.
Sports centres in the area offer a range of indoor and outdoor
facilities for the public, inclusive of swimming pools, health
suites, and gymnasia, athletic grounds, tennis courts and sports
pitches.
Sailing
Dover Marina provides an outstanding venue for pleasure boats or
yachts either for short stay or permanent mooring. Along with a
total of 407 berths and a wealth of facilities, the Marina is
superbly situated, and as the closest UK marina to mainland Europe,
it is ideal not just for UK craft owners but for Continental
day-trippers and longer-stay visitors. These three quality,
berthing areas offer 24 hour access and re-fuelling, have CCTV
surveillance systems, and are equipped with electricity and fresh
water supplies.
Water sports and Beaches
The coastline encourages water sports and there are local clubs
and designated areas for water-skiing, wind surfing, canoeing and
scuba diving. Sea angling is popular from piers, promenades and
boats.
Golf
The Dover District has four 18-hole golf courses, with the most
challenging course being the famous Royal St. George's at Sandwich.
Prince's and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Clubs boast equally fine links
courses, and are complemented nicely by Walmer and Kingsdown, a
downland course.
Driving range facilities are available at Stonelees Golf Centre
at Ramsgate and Greensole, Manston.
Cross-Channel Visits
Dover's frequent passenger ferries and rail services put a
day-trip to France and Belgium within easy reach.
Contact Economic Development
E-mail: econdev@dover.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 872121/01304 872424
