From the arrival of the Romans in 43 AD to World War II, Dover town and the wider district have been embedded in our national story and sense of identity. The district remains a strategically important gateway to other places, contributing millions to the UK economy, and its iconic white cliffs are on many a bucket list.
Yet this is a place that is much more than chalk cliffs, a port and castles.
The Dover district is a rich and diverse place built on great heritage stretching back for millennia, with its focus firmly on the future as a fantastic place to live, work, visit and invest. With fast connections to Europe, London and the rest of the UK, and with some of England’s most beautiful coastline and countryside on its doorstep, it’s no surprise that more businesses than ever are choosing to invest and innovate here.
Tomorrow is here. From sustainable net zero logistics at the Port of Dover to the future of food production at Grow Up Farms’ vertical farming facility at Discovery Park, this is a place where innovation thrives.
For those who come to visit, there are more reasons than ever to stay and experience all that the area has to offer – from Tai chi on Deal beach and foraging expeditions in the North Downs to exploring Samphire Hoe, the nature reserve built on spoil from the Channel Tunnel, and sampling wonderful local produce from the garden of England.
With planning permission granted for a new hotel and surf lake at Betteshanger Country Park, the itinerary for your visit to the district is about to get bigger still.
Might this be the time to move here altogether? You’re not alone. Welcome to one of the most popular places in south east England to call home, offering an unrivalled choice of well-connected town and country, and an amazing quality of life.
The Dover district begins with the White Cliffs and that’s a great place to start but look around – there’s a lot more to discover.
