The White Cliffs of Dover, Dover, Kent

Details

Accessibility

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-white-cliffs-of-dover#Facilities%20and%20access and https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/documents/access-guide/1431730003843-the-white-cliffs-of-dover.pdf

2025: "Toilets. Car park. Mobility parking, adapted toilets, accessible path to viewing point overlooking the cliffs.  Accessible toilet

Designated parking

Induction loop

Level access to food outlet

Level access to shop

Ramped access/slopes

Seating available

Wheelchairs available"

Brief description

Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel

Address

Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HJ

Email

whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk

Phone

01304 202756

Website

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/the-white-cliffs-of-dover

Directions

2025: "By road

From Canterbury/London on the A2. We have brown signs from the A258 Duke of York’s roundabout; 3rd exit towards Dover town centre, after 1 mile turn left into Upper Road. Our entrance is on the right after 1 mile, at the sharp bend in the road.

From Ashford/London on the A20. We’re not far from Dover Castle, so coming into Dover keep going until you see a left turn into Woolcomber Street at the traffic lights (look for the Travelodge on the corner), there’s a handy filter lane and it’s signed for Dover Castle. At the next set of lights go straight over passing the retail park. At the bottom of Castle Hill at the next set of traffic lights, take a right uphill, you'll see our brown sign. Keep going past the castle entrance. When you get to the top of the hill there is another brown sign for the right turn opposite the entrance into Upper Road. Our car park entrance is 1 mile further down Upper Road, at the sharp bend in the road.

Parking: Car parking is charged as follows: £6.00 per car, motorhomes £9.00 and coaches £25.00. National Trust Members and Blue Badge Holders can park for free. Please have your card ready to be scanned at the entrance gatehouse. If you arrive when the car parking booth is closed, you can pay for your parking or register your NT membership using the JustPark app our location code is 80707. Please note: we have speed bumps on our roads which may require care with low-bodied cars

On foot

There are signed pathways from the port, railway station and town centre. We’re on the Saxon Shore Way path but there’s a steep climb to get to the cliff top.

We've made a handy downloadable map of the route from the railway station to help you. South Foreland Lighthouse: 2 mile walk from car park at White Cliffs.

By train

Our closest station is Dover Priory which is about 2 miles away. You can get an hourly high-speed train service from London St Pancras or slower services from London Victoria or London Charing Cross.

We’re a 40 minute walk away following the brown walking signs. Taxis are available from outside the station and we're happy to call a return taxi for you, just ask in the visitor centre.

We've made a handy downloadable map of the route from the railway station if you are walking to the cliffs.

By bus:

The bus terminal in Dover is on Pencester Road. From there walk through town towards the seafront and follow NT branded signs to the cliffs (1.5 miles)

Cycling

Plan your route to The White Cliffs of Dover using the CycleStreets journey planner, via the 'By Bicycle' link below. Use postcode CT16 1HJ as your destination in the planner tool. Please note that this journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.

Cycling - more information https://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/

By ferry

We're very close to the Port of Dover. You can drive here within a few minutes, or there is a signed footpath directly from the port."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

See https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/the-white-cliffs-of-dover

Transport

Amenities