Plant Fair Volunteer Open Morning
Do you want to help raise funds for White Cliffs, but can't commit to a regular volunteer shift? How about joining our Plant Fair volunteers? You'll sow and grow a variety of plants in your greenhouse or even on your window ledge.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Our Plant Fairs raise well over £10,000 every year to support our conservation work here at White Cliffs. Volunteers grow the plants we sell, and if you would like to join them, this is your chance to find out more. No matter whether you have a large greenhouse, or just some space on your window ledges, or anything in between, you could be just the person we're looking for. We'd like some help growing plants from seed. We'll provide the seeds, the pots or trays, and the compost - you provide the green fingers and the tender loving care the germinating seeds and little plants need. There's no special skill needed - just a love of plants and a few minutes of your time each day to tend and water them. Interested? Come to the Visitor Centre and chat with us - we can tell you all you need to know. This is a free event, no booking is needed.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome
- Meeting point
Meet the team in the National Trust White Cliffs Visitor Centre - at the opposite end to the shop. When you arrive at the gate, tell the member of staff you're attending the volunteer event.
- What to bring and wear
No need to bring anything - just come for a chat - and there's no obligation. Dress casually.
- Accessibility
If you are disabled or have reduced mobility, please use the disabled parking close to the Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre has level access at both ends.
- Other
You can park for free if you're attending the Plant Fair volunteer event. Just let the team member at the gatehouse know you are here for the Open Morning. If using satnav, please use postcode CT16 1HJ or What3Words ///frames.saying.begins. You can park on any of the three car park levels (level 4 parking is currently closed). Once parked, please follow the signs to the Visitor Centre, where our team will welcome you. There are toilets at the rear of the Visitor Centre, and refreshments are available to buy at the servery from 10 am.
Upcoming events
National Lottery Thanks to You Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2026
As part of the National Lottery Open Week, take a guided tour of the newly uncovered remains of the largest guns installed on the British mainland. Your visit also includes the nearby D2 heavy anti-aircraft battery.
Plant Fair 2026
The White Cliffs of Dover Plant Fair is your opportunity to revitalise your garden, window box or window ledges with top-quality plants at bargain prices. Lovingly tended by our volunteers, these plants will satisfy the most discerning gardener.
White Cliffs' Pop-up Hardback Book Sale
Do you love reading but find the books expensive? We've a lovely selection of hardback books at knock-down prices just waiting for good homes. From biographies to history, cookery to mysteries and animals too, we're bound to have something for you.