Dear Future: I Leave This Place For You – The White Cliffs of Dover
Learn more about how a gift in your will could help us carry out crucial conservation work at The White Cliffs of Dover.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Without gifts in wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to look after the extraordinary places in our care. This special event will take you behind the scenes to see first-hand how your support is helping us carry out crucial conservation work every day, and how a gift in your own will could help to safeguard the future of our special places.
Join our specialist team for a guided tour at the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. Enjoy the magnificent views of the landscape in bloom, visit the Second World War gun emplacements and magazines, and gain insight into future conservation projects.
Enjoy an optional tour choosing from either the Fan Bay Deep Shelter – A series of wartime tunnels hidden in the chalk cliffs; or South Foreland Lighthouse, a Victorian gem standing proud on the White Cliffs; or an enhanced behind the scenes tour of the Gun Battery.
A local solicitor of the National Free Wills Network will be explaining why an up to date will is so important and we’ll share information on the National Trust's free will writing service. Over light refreshments, you’ll have the opportunity to chat further to members of the team and learn more about why gifts in wills are so important to our work.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01793 817699
- Suitability
Only suitable for adults
- Meeting point
Meet at the 'Welcome Hut' located in the 'Additional Parking' Car Park at Wanstone. Entrance off Upper Road at postcode CT15 6HY. Follow the signs or speak to a member of staff.
- What to bring and wear
Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. Part of the event will be held outside, please dress appropriately for the weather. Guests are welcome to bring a portable walking seat.
- Accessibility
Terrain may be uneven in places, including inclines and steps. Please let us know when booking if you have accessibility requirements. The tunnels are accessed using the original staircase of 125 concrete steps. If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements in more detail, please call the Gifts in Wills Team on 01793 817699.
- Other
Free parking for guests - the main car park is not in use for this event. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event start time for guest registration. For guests selecting the optional tour of the war tunnels, we'll provide a hard hat and head torch, but you’ll need sensible shoes with closed toes. No flip-flops, sandals, or high heels, please. The tunnels are accessed using the original staircase of 125 concrete steps, descending or ascending 23 metres (75 feet). The staircase has lighting and a handrail and you’ll be encouraged to take the stairs steadily. Portable compost toilet in use at the beginning of the event with access to the main toilets in the Lighthouse available part way through the event.
Upcoming events
Plant Fair
From annuals to perennials; from flowers to vegetables; from herbs to spices and so much more. There'll be plenty to tempt you in our huge marquee at our annual Plant Fair this year.
Guided walks to South Foreland Lighthouse
Enjoy a leisurely guided walk to South Foreland Lighthouse free of charge with one of our experienced volunteers.
Vintage Book Fair
Do you love the smell, feel and look of old books? Why not come and browse our large collection of vintage books? They are there for you to buy at a fraction of their online price.
Bioblitz: a biodiversity survey
Join our Bioblitz event and help us find and identify the many species of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms that live on the White Cliffs of Dover.