Dover

Estimated Population

106,700 based on ONS survey to mid 2007

Overview

The Dover District area is the part of South East England that is nearest to mainland Europe. The area covers approximately 121 square miles and includes three main towns, Dover, Deal and Sandwich as well as dozens of picturesque villages and hamlets which make East Kent such an attractive and popular place to live and visit.

The main town in the district is Dover - internationally famous for the White Cliffs and the busiest passenger ferry port in the world. Steeped in history, the town has been dubbed "The Gateway to Britain" and has been the country's frontline since before the Roman invasion. Apart from the port and ferry industries, the main business in the area is tourism, packaging and chemical instruments.

Leisure and Retail

Shopping in Dover is easy and relaxed with the main shopping area being on the level and part pedestrianised. Many of the larger national outlets are represented and a wide diversity of smaller shops offer everything from art, crafts and quality gifts to books, marine supplies and musical instruments – all are interspersed with cafes and tea rooms making shopping in Dover a pleasant and enjoyable experience.