The White Cliffs of Dover

Kent

Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel

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

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Image of visitor walking along the clifftop at the White Cliffs of Dover, Kent on a sunny day in August

Parking charges: NT members and Blue Badge Holders can park for free. Motorhomes are charged at £9.00 per vehicle and there is also a £25 charge for coaches.

If you arrive when the car parking booth is closed, you can pay for your parking using the JustPark app our location code is 80707. Parking is valid for the rest of the day from when you pay. The car park closes at 7pm each day.

Car parking charge (per car)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Car parking charge (per car) £6.00
Fan Bay Deep Shelter and Emplacement
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+) £15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.00
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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.
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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.
Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HJ
01304202756
whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 3 March 2026
Asset	Opening time
Car park	07:00 - 19:00
Café	10:00 - 17:00
Toilet	09:30 - 19:00
Shop	10:00 - 17:00
Fan Bay Deep Shelter and Emplacement	Closed

Car parking charge (per car)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Car parking charge (per car)		£6.00

Fan Bay Deep Shelter and Emplacement
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)		£15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free		£7.00

Planning your visit to The White Cliffs of Dover

Our directions and parking information will help you get a great start to your visit to the White Cliffs, Fan Bay Deep Shelter and South Foreland Lighthouse.

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Fan Bay Deep Shelter and gun emplacement at The White Cliffs of Dover

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South Foreland Lighthouse

Striking and historical lighthouse high on The White Cliffs of Dover

Map of White Cliffs

Map of The White Cliffs of Dover, showing key features and footpaths. Can be saved to your mobile device and viewed during your visit. View and download PDF 0.13MB

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Visiting White Cliffs and the lighthouse with your dog

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Eating and shopping at The White Cliffs of Dover

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Nature conservation at The White Cliffs of Dover

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