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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Overall England is generally a very safe country to visit, and has a have...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
History 
The port city of Dover on the English Channel has often been called the “Lock...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Dover Visitor Information Centre offers pamphlets and brochures for sites...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Southern England isn’t known for the finest weather in the world, but Dover in...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Architecture 
The closet point to the European mainland, the coast of Dover has been called...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
It is often said that all roads lead to Rome, and while that was likely true...
Last edited: 14 September 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxicabs are readily available throughout the city center of Dover, and the...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The 2009 Dover Film Festival takes place on 16th and 17th February 2009 at...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Poems, songs and even movies have been inspired by the world famous White...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Day Trips 
The nearby town of Canterbury, made famous by Chaucer, is home to numerous...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
With countless museums and attractions around Kent, and in the Dover area...
Last edited: 06 September 2006
The Great Tower at Dover Castle 
As of 1st August, The Great Tower at the castle is now open, and it looks...
Last edited: 05 August 2009
Dover Castle 
Some insider tips on Dover Castle:  * Wear comfortable shoes and layers of...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dover has a wide range of affordable places to eat.  Many are family friendly...
Last edited: 08 July 2006
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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