Visits to England provide a multitude of historical sites like Dover and Canterbury for the traveler to experience. As a child, I remember seeing images of the white cliffs of Dover in my World Book Encyclopedia. I’ve wanted to grab a visit ever since, and I finally made it happen on my May 2022 trip to London. Bundling the white cliffs visit with a stop at Dover Castle and Canterbury maximized my limited time in the county of Kent, England.
My trip began in London on a luxury coach by Anderson Tours. I highly recommend them as a tour provider (full disclosure, sample size of 1) as the guide Andy and driver Magnus were superb all day long! And be prepared for a long day, as the tour is scheduled for 10+ hours.
Regardless, here’s some of my favorite shots from the day. I started looking forward only to the white cliffs, but following the day, I am happy to have seen Dover Castle and Canterbury!
Outer wall gatehouse of Dover CastleOne of the gatehouses on the grounds of Dover CastleThe inner wall of Dover Castle hiding most of the main keep.St. Mary in Castro Church on the grounds of Dover CastleSt Mary in Castro and Roman Lighthouse together at Dover CastleStained glass windows behind the altar of St. Mary in Castro Church North view from Dover Castle toward St. Mary in Castro church and Roman lighthouseCanon looking north from Dover CastleSmall drawbridge and entrance to the inner keep of Dover CastleDover Castle served as a base in multiple wars, this anti-aircraft gun was from WWIILooking up the the inner wall of Dover Castle groundsThe main keep of Dover CastleLooking down the outer wall of Dover Castle toward the English ChannelDover Castle throne roomKnights waiting room? inside Dover CastleChapel with restored alter from Dover CastleWater well mechanism restoration inside Dover CastleMap of the “Known World” from history displayed inside Dover CastleDining hall inside Dover CastleA colorful royal bed restoration inside Dover CastleRoman lighthouse was constructed in the first century AD on what became the grounds of Dover CastleLooking up the Roman lighthouse on the grounds of Dover CastleLooking back from the White Cliffs to Dover CastleThe full height of the white cliffs of Dover, people above and on the beach for scaleOn top of the white cliffs of DoverLooking down on the rocky beach below the white cliffs of DoverCanterbury CathedralEntrance to the nave of Canterbury CathedralOne of the gargoyles protruding from Canterbury CathedralA second gargoyle protruding from Canterbury CathedralLooking up the nave of Canterbury CathedralSome of Canterbury Cathedral’s stained glass windows The tomb of Edward Plantagenet “The Black Prince” inside Canterbury Cathedral The tomb of Edward Plantagenet “The Black Prince” inside Canterbury Cathedral
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