Easy to get to but a world away!

Whether you’re looking for family bonding time or fun with friends, time on your own or time for just the two of you, White Cliffs Country (Dover, Deal and Sandwich) offers plenty of wonderful things to do with acres of open spaces to breathe easy and slow down. You’ll also find top-notch hospitality and a wide variety of places to stay to suit all budgets.

A family picnic in the grounds of Dover Castle followed by a paddle in the sea. A walk with friends exploring medieval Sandwich and birdwatching at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory. Going wild with the kids in the great outdoors at Betteshanger and meeting the chimps at Wingham Wildlife Park. 

Donning a wetsuit to try wakeboarding or the giant inflatable obstacle course at Whitemills Wake & Aqua Park. Strolling along the clifftops gazing out across the sea to France… Head to this coastline with its rejuvenating sea air and the sound of seabirds and crashing waves along the shore and skylarks and buzzing insects in the clifftop fields. 

From the coastal paths of the White Cliffs of Dover to the historical ‘smugglers’ town’ in Deal with its charming bistros and delis to the perfectly-preserved medieval streets of Sandwich and the birthplace of the Roman empire in Britain at neighbouring Richborough – discover what makes this corner of England’s coast so special.

Ice-cream parlours and trendy bars and bistros, fun beaches and water sports, great walking and cycling trails, campsites by the sea or luxury hotels, birdwatching and golf – this south-east coast has something for everyone.

White Cliffs Country has such a wide selection of things to do and exciting experiences,  everyone will be kept entertained. Our coastal towns and the surrounding villages are excellent for day trips, short breaks or longer stays, and are easy to get to – Dover is just over an hour by highspeed train from London and the area is well connected by the M2 and M20.

Stroll along the seafront, through gardens and along clifftops, cool down in ice cream parlours, dip into independent shops, quirky boutiques and trendy bistros – the only problem you’ll have here is finding time to fit everything in! 

And there’s no need to leave your four-legged friends behind. White Cliffs Country offers stunning walking routes and a wide selection of dog-friendly attractions, hospitality and accommodation. Check out all our dog-friendly places.

And if you’d rather leave the car behind, plan a break by train, bike or on foot. Email our friendly Visitor Information Team at vic@dover.gov.uk, call on +44 (0)1304 201066, or use the live chat feature on our website.

See our dedicated White Cliffs Country page here, for all the inspiration you need to book your next trip!