Things to see & do
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Take a tour
Take a tour
See history come alive as our guides take you back through the ages, to a time before satellite navigation when the lighthouse saved lives.
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Discover the dangers of channel travel
Discover the dangers of channel travel
Discover the dangers of crossing the English Channel, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, in our new interactive exhibition.
© Jonathan Barker
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The best view for miles around
The best view for miles around
Marvel at the view of France from the balcony and watch the ships as they pass through the Strait of Dover on their way to destinations all over the world.© D Sellman
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Getting here is half the fun
Getting here is half the fun
It's all about the journey. Walking across the White Cliffs of Dover to the lighthouse is an unforgettable experience. The cliffs provide dramatic views of the English Channel and you may even see France.
Download the White Cliffs walk
© Gareth Wiltshire
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Living at the lighthouse
Living at the lighthouse
Come and find out what it was like to be a lighthouse keeper. Discover what the lighthouse keeper did while he was on duty and how he looked after the lighthouse, including everything from cleaning the lenses to completing the paperwork.
© David Lewing
Take a tour
Discover the dangers of channel travel
The best view for miles around
Getting here is half the fun
Living at the lighthouse
Go fly a kite
Why not borrow a kite from us and get outdoors in the bracing sea air?
Don't miss
- Using our binoculars to watch the ships pass
- Climbing all the way to the top for the best view for miles around
- Stepping back in time at our new tearoom
- Relaxing on a bench with an ice cream
- The world's busiest shipping lane