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Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel
Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HJ
Asset | Opening time |
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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 | 11:00 - 15:00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Car parking per car | £6.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £10.00 | |
Child | £5.00 |
Second hand bookshop
Large café with panoramic views of the English Channel
Tiered car park with 300 spaces
Toilets. Car park. Mobility parking, adapted toilets, accessible path to viewing point overlooking the cliffs.
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 using the Pay by Phone app our location code is 803459 for cars (£6) and 803461 for mobile homes (£9). Please note: we have speed bumps on our roads which may require care with low-bodied cars
Sat Nav: Our postcode may take you to the eastern docks ferry terminal, use CT15 5NA following our brown signs and turn into the car park before you reach your destination at the sharp bend.
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.
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.
Take Stagecoach 81, Dover to Deal and Sandwich. Alight Castle Hill then 1 mile walk, via Upper Road. There's no footpath on this road, so please be careful.
National Cycle route 1 passes through the car parks. Bikes are welcome around visitor centre and we have bike racks available, but no cycling is allowed on the cliff path.
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.
Our directions and parking information will help you get a great start to your visit to the White Cliffs and South Foreland Lighthouse.
Explore Fan Bay Deep Shelter and the sound mirrors in an immersive, hour-long hard-hat and head torch tour with our expert, friendly guides.
The White Cliffs of Dover and South Foreland Lighthouse are two pawprint-rated places. Find out about bringing your dog to the Cliffs and the Lighthouse, and what to watch out for to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.
Stop for freshly made refreshments with a view at the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Browse the shop for souvenirs, gifts and items from local makers.
Discover the work that goes into conserving the diverse habitats at the White Cliffs and how Exmoor ponies and cattle lend a vital helping hand in our work to deliver climate action.
One of the largest Second World War gun battery sites in the UK was in danger of being lost forever. Find out how we are rediscovering and conserving this unique time capsule.
An iconic landmark, the white chalk face is a symbol of coming home and war time defence. Spectacular views overlooking the English Channel.
This network of tunnels was constructed in 1940-41, to provide accommodation for the soldiers working on the gun battery above.
A Victorian lighthouse, built to warn mariners of the shifting Goodwin sands and guide them safely through the Strait of Dover.
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), some grazed by cattle and Exmoor ponies.
The Saxon Shore Way passes along the clifftops for the length of the site. Many other paths and military tracks to explore.
Shop within the visitor centre with original gifts, clothing and local products. Second-hand bookshop stocked with pre-loved books.
Light and airy café serving hot and cold drinks, lunches and cakes with a stunning view of the docks and the sea beyond.
Includes hollowed tree trunks, climbing features and a beam bridge in a secluded woodland clearing with picnic benches.
Discover what there is to do and see at The White Cliffs of Dover. From cliff top walks to wildlife spotting and exploring wartime tunnels, there's lots to keep you busy.
Explore Fan Bay Deep Shelter and the sound mirrors in an immersive, hour-long hard-hat and head torch tour with our expert, friendly guides.
The White Cliffs of Dover and South Foreland Lighthouse are two pawprint-rated places. Find out about bringing your dog to the Cliffs and the Lighthouse, and what to watch out for to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.
Stop for freshly made refreshments with a view at the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Browse the shop for souvenirs, gifts and items from local makers.
Discover the work that goes into conserving the diverse habitats at the White Cliffs and how Exmoor ponies and cattle lend a vital helping hand in our work to deliver climate action.
Interested in getting involved at The White Cliffs of Dover? Find out about becoming a volunteer at this special place.
On the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, what better place to enjoy one of our featured events?
We've now completed the second year of our three-year project to rediscover and conserve the remains of the Wanstone, D2 and Fan Bay Gun Batteries from the Second World War. They laid neglected, in some cases buried, and almost forgotten for over 50 years until the National Trust with its heritage partners excavated and gave these amazing monuments the prominence they deserved. Come and admire the 1940s engineering that went into creating these structures in such a short time with our free guided tours. Image ©National Trust/Gordon Wise
Join us for a leisurely walk to South Foreland Lighthouse along the White Cliffs of Dover. During our walk, we'll take in the spectacular scenery, the views across the Dover Strait, we'll look at the flora and fauna and see some of the wartime remains. When we arrive at the Lighthouse, you'll be given a brief introduction and you'll then be free continue your visit, have a picnic, or make your own way back on a variety of tracks and paths. Free event. Image ©National Trust/Megan Taylor
Download our trails to get the best from your visit. Trails include full descriptions of where to go, things to look out for and a map to keep you on track.
This walking trail takes you along the cliff-top path from the National Trust Visitor Centre at Langdon, to Fan Bay Deep Shelter and South Foreland Lighthouse. You can spend some time enjoying the views, flying a kite, exploring the lighthouse tower and enjoying some refreshments before returning on a different route.
Explore two National Trust properties with this easy circular walk from the additional parking facility. Fan Bay Deep Shelter and South Foreland Lighthouse are just 15 minutes away. Enjoy the flora and fauna and take in some great views of the cliffs and the busy Dover Strait. On a clear day you should see France.
Follow this recommended walking route from the White Cliffs Visitor Centre to Dover Castle. You'll avoid the busy, narrow road and you'll get great views.
Take a guided tour of the recently-uncovered remains of one of the largest guns installed on the British mainland and the D2 heavy anti-aircraft battery.
Enjoy a free leisurely guided walk along the cliffs to South Foreland Lighthouse with one of our experienced volunteers. Take in the spectacular views while hearing about the flora, fauna and the history of this iconic place.
Join us for a gentle walk along the clifftops to hear about the amazing variety of plants and the wealth of animals that make the chalk habitats their home. Hear about chalk formation, the land bridge, megaflood and how the cliffs were formed.
Do you love the smell, feel and look of old books? Why not come and browse our large collection of vintage books? They make wonderful gifts and are there for you to buy at a fraction of their online price.
These high chalk cliffs look out onto the English Channel, giving far-reaching views towards the French coast.
The best way to see the cliffs is to take a walk along the coastal path towards South Foreland Lighthouse. You’ll get a great view of the cliffs and also see the chalk grassland that’s home to so many unusual plants and insects like the chalkhill blue butterfly and the pyramidal orchid.
The cliffs also have a special place in our national history and they were used for defence in both World Wars. You can see reminders of this past at Fan Bay Deep Shelter a complex of Second World War tunnels hidden within the chalk.
Discover the history of The White Cliffs of Dover. From housing a prison to helping the war effort, these famous cliffs have stories to tell.
Discover the work that goes into conserving the diverse habitats at the White Cliffs and how Exmoor ponies and cattle lend a vital helping hand in our work to deliver climate action.
Explore Fan Bay Deep Shelter and the sound mirrors in an immersive, hour-long hard-hat and head torch tour with our expert, friendly guides.
One of the largest Second World War gun battery sites in the UK was in danger of being lost forever. Find out how we are rediscovering and conserving this unique time capsule.
We trace the history of the Second World War cross-channel guns 'Jane' and 'Clem'. Be amazed by the staggering size and capability of these weapons from over 80 years ago.
Find out more about the D2 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery at Wanstone, near Dover, how it was built, the important role it played in the Second World War and what the remains tell us.
Established on the orders of Winston Churchill, Fan Bay was one of a series of coastal gun batteries that defended the English coast during the Second World War. Find out more about the guns, their emplacements and the infrastructure that supported them; and how the battery fell into disuse, dereliction, was covered over and destined to be forgotten. This is the story of Fan Bay Battery and how it was rediscovered.
Discover the work that goes into conserving the diverse habitats at the White Cliffs and how Exmoor ponies and cattle lend a vital helping hand in our work to deliver climate action.
Interested in getting involved at The White Cliffs of Dover? Find out about becoming a volunteer at this special place.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.