Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel
* One of England's most famous natural landmarks
* Protected Site of Special Scientific Interest
* Rare flora and fauna
* Spectacular coastal walks and cross Channel views
* Visitor Centre, including café and shop
The White Cliffs of Dover are internationally famous as an icon of Britain. The Visitor Centre has spectacular views and introduces the visitor to five miles of coast and countryside through imaginative displays and interpretation. Much of the chalk downland along the clifftops is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coast, with interesting flora and fauna, and the Visitor Centre is an excellent place for watching the world's busiest shipping lanes.
For the history of the White Cliffs of Dover please click here.
Image above is a close-up view of a shipwreck on the coastline by Langdon Cliffs, South Foreland. It shows massive chalk boulders, which have fallen from the cliffs.
Other Information:
Admission Free.
Points to note - WC only available when centre is open.
Events - Plant Fair, children's activities and Apple Fayr.
Guided tours - Guided tours
Guided walks from White Cliffs, including to South Foreland Lighthouse (2ml), April–Oct
Country walks Country walks
On public footpaths, towards St Margaret's and Deal. Self-guided and guided walks around property, and long distance footpath – Saxon Shore Way.
Shopping
- NT shop and items of local interes.
Dogs - Dogs
Under close control at all times (stock grazing.
Cycling - Cycling
Cycling strictly prohibited along the White Cliffs but NCN1 crosses property.
Parking - Parking fees apply.
Education - Education
Suitable for school group.
Families & Children - Families & children
Baby-changing facilities. Pushchairs and baby back-carriers admitted.
Baby - Back-carriers for loan. Children's quiz/trail. Children's activity packs. Tracker Packs
Refreshments Refreshments
Coffee shop in Visitor Centre. Range of drinks, ice-cream, snacks and light lunches to eat in or take away. Children's menu.
Mobility information -
Parking
Separate parking, 30 yards. 20 disabled spaces adjacent to visitor centre
Building
Ramped entrance. 2 wheelchairs, booking essential
WCs
within visitor centre
Grounds
Partly accessible, steep slopes, narrow cliff top paths
Shop
Ramped entrance
Refreshments
Ramped entrance.
Refreshments
- Coffee shop in Visitor Centre. Range of drinks, ice-cream, snacks and light lunches to eat in or take away. Children's menu.
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