Does anyone have a recommendation for a nice place to spend the night, somewhere not too far from Dover?

Canterbury is nice – medieval town with winding streets and a cathedral. Royal Tunbridge Wells might be worth a visit too. I have heard it’s a pretty town.

Yes – why not go on a pilgrimage to Canterbury? I’ve heard it’s particularly nice to do in April. But seriously, could be a fun place but Dover itself might be worth exploring. i haven’t been there but I see there’s a castle. Margate isn’t far either and was a seaside resort destination in Victorian times.