Sitting at the feet of the green cradling hills of Dover, the newly opening Outer Marina is nestled within the protective reach of the harbour arms. It is here that sailing community can moor their leisure vessels and relax as they immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of the waterfront.
As the closest marina to the continent, and only 66 minutes away from London via highspeed train, Port of Dover Marina visitors are in perfect position on both land and sea. Yet, you do not need to go far to enjoy respite along pebble beaches, clean waters and quaint, history-soaked landscapes.
Within Port of Dover Marina, visitors are able to make the most of their stay with access to amenities such as shower facilities, family rooms, baby changing and two laundry rooms, allowing a refresh after long days at sea. It is here that boat owners can also use the Port’s fuelling berth or even bring the vessel to the hard-standing, level ground boatyard for maintenance, only a stone’s throw from the local merchant chandler, Sharp and Enright.
Stepping out of the new marina, visitors and locals are welcomed into Clock Tower Square, an expansion of the previous Prince of Wales Pier, with original artefacts and plaques dating back more than 100 years on display. Here, by the eatery known as Pedaler on the Port and various food stalls and ice cream, that will one day be home to the pioneering Electric Hotel.
It is these moments on the heritage-rich plaza and picturesque promenade that travellers will recall as they set off on another adventure, with the sight of clean harbour water, White Cliffs and Dover Castle calling them back over and over again.
