Private tour in Dover Tanya F
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up to 5 people
6 hours
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Tanya F.
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Did you know that the Strait of Dover is the narrowest part of the English Channel? As you can imagine, in 1940, the Dover area, then known as "Hellfire Corner", was at the very forefront of the conflict with the Nazis. On this tour, I will tell you how British people lived and fought defending their country on this most dangerous stretch of coast between 1940 and 1945 and how Dover Castle played a crucial role in WW2. We will visit a unique Battle of Britain Museum, located on the former RAF airfield in Hawkinge. The museum has the world's largest private collection of Battle of Britain memorabilia. We will also see Folkestone, a very popular Victorian seaside resort, which played a very important role in both world wars. The Battle of Britain Memorial is a very poignant place which also offers beautiful views of the Cliffs and across the Channel. You can sit in a Spitfire cockpit when visiting its Scramble Experience. I will also take you to picturesque St Margaret's Bay, another site of wartime action.
We will start our tour in Dover, learning about the role of Dover Castle and Dover Harbour during Operation Dynamo and the Battle of Britain in 1940. Dover Harbour was also part of Operation Fortitude during D-Day preparations. Whilst driving through Folkestone on the way to the Battle of Britain Museum, I will tell you how important it was during WW1 and WW2. After visiting the Museum in Hawkinge, we will go to the Battle of Britain Memorial where we will also visit the Scramble Experience. You will see how incredibly intense a day of a pilot was in the summer- autumn of 1940. Following this visit we will head to picturesque St Margaret's Bay nestled between the White Cliffs to the east of Dover. Besides its natural beauty, you will also see the remaining evidence of military action in the area. We will then enjoy a cream tea in a cosy tearoom. The tour will end at the pick-up location. You may also add a visit to Dover Castle and its tunnels. Just contact me and I will customise this tour for you.
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For groups of up to 5 people, you will be chauffeured by me in a top of the range VW Sharan. With its excellent all-round visibility, panoramic glass roof and easy- access electric rear doors, this is one of the most comfortable touring vehicles in its class. Each participant will be provided with an audio headset to hear my commentary and the answers to any questions as we drive along. If you are in a group larger than 5 people, please contact me for a customised tour.
Airport: ,Cruise: Dover Cruise Terminal,Station: Ashford International, Folkestone, Dover, Canterbury,ByGuide: Hotel or private address in the locations mentioned above
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 5 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 5 people
Duration:
6 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View pricing details
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