Explore Dover Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 46 beaches in Kent. You can even take a look at our list of Kent dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Dover Kent Coast Map

Dover Kent Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Grand-Shaft

Grand Shaft

The shaft has a triple spiral staircase in fortifications and was created as when working on Western Heights, it soon became apparent that troop would be slow between the hill top forts and the beach below. Read more…
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The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover, one of England’s most famous natural landmarks a magnificent coastal site of Special Scientific Interest overlooking the English Channel. Spectacular coastal walks and cross Channel views, visitor Centre, including café and shop. Read more…
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Crabble Corn Mill

Crabble Corn Mill is a working watermill that sits on the River Dour in the village of River . The mill was built in 1812, although it is thought earlier mills existed on the same site. You can go on a tour and see the original millstones that still grind wholemeal flour today. After a tour of the mill go Read more…
Place to eat

The Cinque Port Arms

The Cinque Port Arms is a 17th Century Public House located At The Western Docks Cruise Terminal just a 10 Min Walk to Town. Read more…
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Shakespeare Beach

Shakespeare Beach is the stretch of shingle beach to the west of Dover Harbour Admiralty Pier to the white chalk of Shakespeare Cliff. We have no dog information for Shakespeare beach. Read more…
Place to eat

The Eight Bells Pub

The Eight Bells is a Wetherspoon pub in Dover, Kent. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Drop-Redoubt

Drop Redoubt

The Drop Redoubt is one of the two linked forts on Dovers Western Heights. Linked to Citadel, by a series of dry moats. The artillery at the Redoubt faced mostly inland as it was constructed to defend against an invading force attempting to capture Dover from the rear. The construction of the Redoubt was in two periods: the first being Read more…
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St Margarets Bay Beach

St Margarets Bay beach is a mix of sand, pebbles and shingles under white chalk cliffs. The beach at St Margaret’s is famous for being the closest point to France and is often where Channel swimmers begin their 21-mile swim. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, a cafe and a slipway. Read more…
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South Foreland Lighthouse

South Foreland Lighthouse is a distinctive Victorian lighthouse on the White Cliffs of Dover. Site of Marconi’s wireless experiments and Faraday’s first electrically-powered light. Climb the 73 steps for spectacular cross Channel views. Read more…
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Shakespeare Cliff

Shakespeare Cliff marks the closest point of Great Britain to continental Europe. On a clear day, the cliffs are easily visible from the French coast. Read more…
Dover-Museum

Dover Museum

Dover Museum collections include: Archaeology gallery — Dover and the Dover District Council area (including Deal and Walmer, which do not yet have their own town museum, only the Deal Maritime Museum) from prehistoric times to 1066, including Roman and Saxon Dover (including the Saxon cemetery from Buckland). History of Dover town, Cinque Ports and Dover Castle from 1066 to Read more…
Dover-Castle

Dover Castle and Wartime Tunnels

Known as ‘The key to England’, the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defence of the island for over nine centuries. Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent. Venture below ground with a tour of the eerie medieval underground works and see how the tunnels were adapted by engineers during the Read more…
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