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Private tour in Dover Claire C
Wartime Kent - Private Tour
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I grew up in Kent, and am very proud of my home county, known as the Garden of England, due to its agriculture and farming, especially fruit. I am a Green Badge Guide for the City of Canterbury and a Blue Badge Guide for South East England (Kent, Sussex and Surrey). This qualification is accredited by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, of which I am a member, and is the highest professional tourist guiding qualification in the UK. I live in a village between Canterbury and Faversham, and am able to travel across the region and into London as required. I do many tours in Kent, but can cover Sussex and Surrey if needed. I regularly guide excursions from cruise ships at Dover, and can arrange private transport as needed. There is so much to explore in this area - from countryside to coast, historic cities, bustling market towns and quaint villages. The proximity of South East England to mainland Europe means it has played a key role in the country's history, having been the point of arrival for centuries. I originally trained as a nurse in London, and lived and worked there for several years. I spent 35 years working in the NHS and charity sector. I have always been interested in history, literature and travelling, and combining these passions to share this beautiful part of the country is now my ideal job, since 2018. I look forward to welcoming you!
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Discover key World War Two sites around Dover, Kent
Overview of your Dover tour
Explore the fascinating wartime history around East Kent, which has always played a key part in the defence of the nation due to its coastal location at the nearest point to France. View the iconic White Cliffs, immortalized in song by Dame Vera Lynn. Visit the peaceful and moving memorial to the Battle of Britain, the 1940 airborne battle when RAF pilots successfully fought off German planes. Visit the fascinating Battle of Britain Museum, the world's largest collection of Battle of Britain memorabilia, including artifacts from over 700 crashed aircraft. Take in the picturesque Jackdaw Inn, used as a setting for the 1969 Battle of Britain film, and featuring Spitfire memorabilia on display. Finally, spend the afternoon discovering the fascinating history within the Secret Wartime Tunnels underneath Dover Castle, used as the Headquarters for Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evacuation. Discover the story of this miraculous operation, a chance to see where history really happened.
Your Dover tour itinerary
Battle of Britain Memorial National monument dedicated to the aircrew who flew in the 1940 Battle. The Memorial features a statue of a pilot, gazing out to sea, and the names of 3000 aircrew who took part. There is a visitor centre, shop and cafe. Battle of Britain Museum Occupying the site of the former Fighter Command aerodrome, it contains the world's largest Battle of Britain collection, and artifacts from over 700 aircraft, such as Spitfires & Hurricanes. Jackdaw Inn. This traditional pub was used as a filming location for the 1969 Battle of Britain movie. It contains a display of various wartime memorabilia. Dover Castle Take a fascinating tour of the secret wartime tunnels, telling the story of Operation Dynamo in May 1940. It was in these tunnels that the operation rescuing 338,226 soldiers was planned, known as the “Miracle of Dunkirk”. A chance to see where history happened, in the original Army HQ rooms.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
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England, England, CT17 9DQ, United Kingdom
The tour starts at Dover Cruise Terminal, where guests will be picked up in a private vehicle at the terminal itself. Alternatively, guests can be picked up at a local hotel, or train station within 20 miles of Dover – or other place by agreement
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