{"id":1862,"date":"2016-11-05T16:10:49","date_gmt":"2016-11-05T16:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/international\/?p=1862"},"modified":"2016-11-05T16:10:49","modified_gmt":"2016-11-05T16:10:49","slug":"day-trip-dover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/international\/day-trip-dover\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Trip to Dover"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dover is easily\u00a0accessible\u00a0by train from London and your destination is Dover Priory. \u00a0Any of the stations offer train tickets, however, we have found that using thetrainline.com<\/a>, tickets can be between \u00a320 – \u00a335 from any of the London Stations and if you have a rail card (I suggest you get one if you are able) it can help reduce your costs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you arrive at Dover Priory there are signs as soon as you exit showing you directions to the Castle and Cliffs. \u00a0I will advise that it is no short walk to the cliffs or to the castle. \u00a0Have good walking shoes on because you are going to walk, walk, and walk again! \u00a0To get to the cliffs, this National Trust map and instructions<\/a>\u00a0is very useful! \u00a0It will save you hours of walking around trying to get to the top!<\/p>\n

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The castle is also very easy to get to and can be found on the same map. \u00a0The castle has some amazing views views and impressive landscape. \u00a0If you are feeling\u00a0adventurous, walk around the castle following the footpath, and around the back. \u00a0If you walk far enough you can find a small tunnel that is in the side of the hill. \u00a0It was locked when we visited, but we have been told that when it is open, you can walk through the underbelly of the castle! \u00a0The castle is \u00a316.50 with a student ID. \u00a0We did not go in, there was a massive tour there, but it was just as impressive walking the grounds around the castle.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cliffs are the main attraction! \u00a0Get your hiking shoes out because you’re about to climb. \u00a0It is about a 2 mile walk from the train station to the cliffs. \u00a0At the top is a small cafe and car park. \u00a0The entrance for walkers is free. \u00a0It will take you about 2 – 3 hours to get from the entrance to the lighthouse at the end (another cafe). \u00a0So, be mindful of the time because once you walk out… you have to walk back! \u00a0It is windy and cool up there this time of year… so dress for the weather!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nNormally, this is the point where I would tell you that I found an impressive little pub or restaurant off the beaten path. \u00a0I am disappointed to say that I did not on this trip. \u00a0A majority of the town was closed… literally closed… shops and restaurants that appeared to be a stable business were dark! \u00a0There are a few commercial places in the center of the main street and a few pubs. \u00a0We stopped in to the Eight Bells. \u00a0Nice place… typical pub and a commercial menu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dover is worth the trip to see the cliffs if nothing else! \u00a0It was a fun day and I do\u00a0recommend\u00a0it as a day trip to hike and explore! \u00a0Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

Read this post and other stories on Nick’s personal blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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