Home to the world-famous White Cliffs, a symbol of Britain’s natural beauty, strength and resilience, the Dover district in Kent is recognised around the globe as a conduit to Europe and place of opportunity for business and innovation.
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As of 2024, there were approximately 3,700 businesses operating in the Dover district.
Located just 21 miles from Calais, France, Dover offers the shortest sea crossing between the UK and mainland Europe.
500,000 sq ft of science related commercial space is on its way to Discovery Park science and technology campus near Sandwich.
Over a fifth of the Dover district is within the Kent Downs National Landscape and there are 20 miles of coastline, including Kent’s Heritage Coast.
The Dover Beacon, a new creative and digital learning hub, opens in 2026 delivering over £90m of economic benefits for the district.
Latest News from the Dover District
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Exciting new plan to revitalise Dover town centre
Dover’s town hall reopens after multimillion pound investment
