Pictures of Samphire Hoe
in the town of Dover, in the county of Kent
About Samphire Hoe
The newest part of Kent, made from 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Samphire Hoe was opened to the public in 1997, it is owned by Eurotunnel and managed in partnership with the White Cliffs Countryside Project. A great place for walks and picnics, with stunning views of the coast and cliffs. Samphire Hoe was initially sewn with wildflower seeds and now attracts a multitude of wild animals, birds and insects.
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Recommended attractions near Samphire Hoe
| Western Heights Defences | (1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Dover Museum | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Dover Bronze Age Boat | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Crabble Corn Mill | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dover Castle | (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Battle of Britain Memorial | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The White Cliffs of Dover | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Walmer Castle & Garden | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Goodnestone Park Gardens | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| St Augustine's Abbey | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in KentComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Samphire Hoe
Dover, in the county of Kent (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE)
The white cliffs of Dover, the view that has stirred the hearts of English travellers for centuries.
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St Margaret's at Cliffe, in the county of Kent (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE)
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Barfrestone, in the county of Kent (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction N)
Apart from the church, the village of Barfrestone reveals leafy lanes studded with enchanting cottages.
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Snowdown, in the county of Kent (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NW)
Snowdown was famous for its colliery, it was one of only four collieries in Kent. It opened between 1907 and 1912, with a new town being built at Aylesham to provide home for workers who came largely from the north-east of England and from Wales.
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Hythe, in the county of Kent (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W)
This delightful seaside resort is one of the five original Cinque Ports, it can trace its noble history all the way back to AD732 when it was granted a charter by the Saxon King Ethelred.
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Aylesham, in the county of Kent (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)
The village preserves its history, it has several noted buildings from when it was built and a strong community spirit still prevails. Of interest is the beautiful sculpture dedicated to the men who lived in Aylesham and spent their lives working in the mines.
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Canterbury, in the county of Kent (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NW)
Canterbury is an exquisite joyous place, it is submerged in history and is considered to be the birthplace of English...
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Chilham, in the county of Kent (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NW)
Chilham is a place of extraordinary serenity, it is both picturesque and pleasant, a lovely place to spend a perfectly peaceful day or a quiet, romantic weekend.
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Ramsgate, in the county of Kent (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction N)
Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822.
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Birchington, in the county of Kent (18.7 miles, 30.0 km, direction N)
Situated in what is known as 'The Garden of England' on the north Kent coast along which there is a ribbon of lively towns, lovely sands and an azure blue sea.
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All towns in KentComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Dover Priory Station | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction NE) |
| Kearsney Station | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N) |
| M20 Junction 13 | (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W) |
| M20 Junction 12 | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction W) |
| Lydd Airport | (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction SW) |
| London City Airport | (59.8 miles, 96.3 km, direction NW) |
| Samphire Hoe to London | (67.2 miles, 108.2 km, direction NW) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Samphire Hoe
| Hotel Name |
| The West Bank | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction N) |
| Clare House | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction NE) |
| St Albans,Hotel In Dover Town Centre England, Non-Smoking B & B | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE) |
| Churchill Hotel | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE) |
| Blakes Of Dover | (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE) |
| Hubert House | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction NE) |
| Beulah House | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N) |
| The Lighthouse Inn | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction W) |
| Ramada Hotel Dover | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N) |
| Swingate Inn | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE) |
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