White Cliffs of Dover

travel  wonder in England

Why the

White Cliffs of Dover

are special

Their striking facade of the White Cliffs of  Dover has served England as a defensive barrier, a symbol of hope, and a major tourist attraction.

Tips & insights on

the White Cliffs of Dover

The cliff face extends north and south of the town of Dover. Parts are as high as a modern 30-story building. On a clear day, they can be seen from the French coast.

The White Cliffs of Dover is a natural defense wall against sea invasions across the channel from continental Europe. It impacted the invasion landing plans of many armies, including those of Julius Caesar and Adolph Hitler.

This natural wonder is immortalized during World War II in the "White Cliffs of Dover" song. Click the button below to read its words and some interesting background notes about this war-time composition.

Tourists relish viewing the White Cliffs of Dover when they take a ferry to and from France.

The cliffs are composed of chalk that was formed from the accumulation of trillions and trillions of marine skeletons over eons of time (the land was once a seabed).

The White Cliffs of Dover are gradually eroding into the sea. Sometimes big hunks break off unexpectedly. Lighthouses have had to be relocated.

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