Guidebook for Kingsdown
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere with a local landlord (Dan) who lives virtually opposite Plen. The food is great, and you can normally get a reservation here. The pub is a free house, so the beer changes regularly.
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The Rising Sun
8 Cliffe RdGreat atmosphere with a local landlord (Dan) who lives virtually opposite Plen. The food is great, and you can normally get a reservation here. The pub is a free house, so the beer changes regularly.
Open from 17:00 most nights, and during lunchtimes at the weekend, the Kings Head is a friendly pub. Alex and Amanda have a great sense of humour, and are very welcoming. The pub is in the centre of the village and only a short walk from Plen.
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The Kings Head
Upper StreetOpen from 17:00 most nights, and during lunchtimes at the weekend, the Kings Head is a friendly pub. Alex and Amanda have a great sense of humour, and are very welcoming. The pub is in the centre of the village and only a short walk from Plen.
Situated right on the beach, the Zetland Arms has great views over the channel. There are many benches outside, and is a great venue in the summer. The food here is good, but you will need to book and reserve a place.
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Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeSituated right on the beach, the Zetland Arms has great views over the channel. There are many benches outside, and is a great venue in the summer. The food here is good, but you will need to book and reserve a place.
Arts & Culture
About a 20 minute walk along the seafront path from Plen.
This is an English Heritage property.
Originally a Tudor Fortress, Walmer Castle has evolved into a homely residence for many well-known names from the Duke of Wellington to the Queen Mother. Inside you can explore Wellington’s career, the story of his life and death and even see the original Wellington Boots. Outside, discover majestic sea views and eight acres of magnificent gardens and woodland. See what’s happening in the kitchen garden too, where food and cut flowers are grown for the tearooms.
There is a audio guided tour that is well worth doing, at no extra charge.
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Walmer Castle og Gardens
Kingsdown RoadAbout a 20 minute walk along the seafront path from Plen.
This is an English Heritage property.
Originally a Tudor Fortress, Walmer Castle has evolved into a homely residence for many well-known names from the Duke of Wellington to the Queen Mother. Inside you can explore Wellington’s career, the story of his life and death and even see the original Wellington Boots. Outside, discover majestic sea views and eight acres of magnificent gardens and woodland. See what’s happening in the kitchen garden too, where food and cut flowers are grown for the tearooms.
There is a audio guided tour that is well worth doing, at no extra charge.
Not just a theatre, but also a place to visit and have coffee, or a drink. The Astor is now a unique multi purpose arts centre offering an eclectic mix of music, theatre, literary events, art exhibitions, films and a range of classes and clubs for all ages and tastes
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The Astor Community Theatre
Stanhope RoadNot just a theatre, but also a place to visit and have coffee, or a drink. The Astor is now a unique multi purpose arts centre offering an eclectic mix of music, theatre, literary events, art exhibitions, films and a range of classes and clubs for all ages and tastes
Sightseeing
A 10 minute drive from Plen.
On the famous White Cliffs of the Kentish coast, Dover Castle is the most iconic of English fortresses. Commanding the gateway to the realm, it was 'key to England' for nine centuries. Today, climb the Great Tower, meet the characters and immerse yourself in vivid medieval interiors. Then delve deep within Dover’s White Cliffs to witness the drama in the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Roam through England's story at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the Cold War, in an action-packed day out.
Well worth a visit, too much to do in just one day.
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Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadA 10 minute drive from Plen.
On the famous White Cliffs of the Kentish coast, Dover Castle is the most iconic of English fortresses. Commanding the gateway to the realm, it was 'key to England' for nine centuries. Today, climb the Great Tower, meet the characters and immerse yourself in vivid medieval interiors. Then delve deep within Dover’s White Cliffs to witness the drama in the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Roam through England's story at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the Cold War, in an action-packed day out.
Well worth a visit, too much to do in just one day.
In less that 10 minutes you can be standing on the shore looking out across to France. The English channel has over 360 ships passing through on busy days.
English Channel
In less that 10 minutes you can be standing on the shore looking out across to France. The English channel has over 360 ships passing through on busy days.
Overlooking the Dover Docks, this is a place to observe the English Channel. There is a restaurant and rest rooms here. It is also a good place to start a coastal walk back across to Kingsdown via St Margarets. This is one of the top coastal walks in the country.
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National Trust The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadOverlooking the Dover Docks, this is a place to observe the English Channel. There is a restaurant and rest rooms here. It is also a good place to start a coastal walk back across to Kingsdown via St Margarets. This is one of the top coastal walks in the country.
Deal castle is one of the Cinque port castles and is an English heritage property. It is one of the trio of castles in the area and is the smallest, but is still well worth a visit.
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Deal Castle
Marine RoadDeal castle is one of the Cinque port castles and is an English heritage property. It is one of the trio of castles in the area and is the smallest, but is still well worth a visit.
Shopping
A five minute walk from Plen is Del's store. This is a Post Office as well as a village store that supplies all of the essentials, including newspapers.
Del's Village Shop
Upper StreetA five minute walk from Plen is Del's store. This is a Post Office as well as a village store that supplies all of the essentials, including newspapers.
Getting Around
The number 82 bus stops at the school which is next to Plen. It is just a 15 minute ride into Deal, and runs once an hour.
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Deal
The number 82 bus stops at the school which is next to Plen. It is just a 15 minute ride into Deal, and runs once an hour.
Plen is just a 10 minute drive to the port of Dover. We are in a great position if you are travelling to or from the continent. You may of course just want to visit France or Belgium for the day. This is all possible from Plen.
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Port of Dover station
Marine ParadePlen is just a 10 minute drive to the port of Dover. We are in a great position if you are travelling to or from the continent. You may of course just want to visit France or Belgium for the day. This is all possible from Plen.