Famed for its towering chalk cliffs and castles, White Cliffs Country – encompassing Dover, Deal and Sandwich – has something for everyone.
Explore incredible historic sites and picturesque places, enjoy great local produce and fantastic experiences. You’ll find a warm welcome and plenty to see and do to make your stay truly memorable.
At just over an hour from London by highspeed train and easily accessible from Europe with the shortest ferry crossing time to the UK, White Cliffs Country is easy to get to but a world away.
Once here, you’ll find 20 miles of spectacular coastline and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty bursting with stunning scenery and fantastic walking and cycling trails.
Unmissable attractions include Dover Castle, which chronicles more than 2000 years of English history and offers an incredible experience for visitors, as do the impressive Tudor castles at Deal and Walmer. Richborough Roman Fort, near Sandwich, is where the Romans began their invasion of Britain and you’ll find the oldest boat in the world in the Bronze Age Boat Gallery at Dover Museum.
Explore the fascinating port town of Dover with its Edwardian seafront, historic buildings, creative vibe and beautiful parks. Nearby St Margaret’s Bay is home to the South Foreland Lighthouse and the closest pub to France. Head along the coast to Deal, a town with a colourful past, an award-winning pier, a burgeoning foodie scene and streets choc full of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Spend time in Sandwich, the most complete medieval town in England – take a boat trip along the River Stour and climb St Peter’s Tower for amazing views across the rooftops and surrounding countryside.
The area is known as Kent’s Golf Coast with its three championship links courses at Prince’s, Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports, and a clifftop course at Walmer and Kingsdown where you’ll have views across the Channel to France on a clear day.
With Wingham Wildlife Park, Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park, Roman Landings Adventure Golf and more, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
It’s easy to understand why the area is loved by walkers, cyclists, golfers, families and friends and four-legged companions as a great place to visit all year round. Whenever you visit and whatever you do while you’re here, we’re confident you’ll have a wonderful time.
