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DOVER • DEAL • SANDWICH 2019 GUIDE Country • DEAL • SANDWICH WelcomeWelcome to White Cliffs Country, a unique CONTENTS place where coast meets country, beauty Welcome...... 1 meets history and meets the Magnificent Ten Reasons to Visit...... 2 Dover Continent. Wonderful Dover...... 6 Maritime Deal...... 8 The iconic White Cliffs and our beautiful coast Medieval Sandwich...... 10 and countryside offer spectacular walking, Splendid Coastline...... 12 Unique Countryside...... 14 sailing, cycling, golf and sightseeing as well Magnificent & Forts...... 16 as white knuckle RIB rides, seal spotting and Gateway to Britain...... 18 even the opportunity to feed a tiger. Proud Industrial History...... 20 Maritime History...... 22 The rich heritage of the area is awe-inspiring Hidden Gems...... 24 with an amazing selection of diverse museums Blooming Gardens & Parks...... 26 Adventures on Water, Land & Air...... 28 and a busy season of re-enactments bringing Family Time...... 30 Maritime Deal history to life as you have never seen it before. Leisure Time...... 31 Nature Lovers...... 32 With our towns and villages overflowing with Walking for Everyone...... 34 character and bustling with unique shops, Cycling for All...... 36 theatres, restaurants and places to stay, Creative Inspiration...... 38 Eating In or Out...... 40 it makes this a destination not to be missed. Drink & Be Merry...... 42 Shop & Relax...... 44 Come for a day or stay for a week - you’ll have Stay a While...... 45 an experience to remember. Days Out...... 46 VIC Information...... 48 How to Get Here...... 49 Maps...... 50 Must-see location SAMPHIRE HOE

This publication was designed and produced by Council, Medieval Sandwich Creative Design and Tourism Departments. 1 Stunning coast TO VISIT Cast your cares away and embrace Ten reasons coastal living! Being by the sea promotes a feeling of relaxation - World-famous have you noticed you sleep soundly after a day on the beach? It’s the Described recently in an article in 3 sea air! The Guardian as one of the top ten places to walk in the country. Enjoy Enjoy our beautiful bays and 1 spectacular views on an exhilarating beaches, our coastal walks, our cliff top walk on the world-famous unique piers, fishing boats, yachts in White Cliffs. The cliff face reaches up the marina, our nautical towns with to 300 feet and the cliffs stretch for smuggling alleyways and traditions. about 16 miles. On a clear day you can spot the French coast! Beautiful countryside As well as our striking coastline we Impressive also have wonderful countryside history and heritage with stunning views, historic villages We begin our story about 6000 years and ancient churches. Many of our ago - Dover has been inhabited since villages display historic information the Stone Age! Julius Caesar landed 4 panels, which describe their origins 2 at during the Roman Invasion and history through the centuries. of 54 BC and Dover was the prime objective of the invasion plans of The perfect place for and Napoleon! walking and cycling Immerse yourself in 2000 years of Whether an experienced walker history at Dover . See the or casual rambler explore miles of world’s oldest known sea-going marked walking and themed trails. vessel, the Bronze Age Boat at . Visit South Foreland 5 With a huge variety of cycle routes Lighthouse, a striking Victorian and trails, bring your own bike or hire landmark on the White Cliffs of Dover. one, and discover the countryside on With 3 castles, 9 museums, 4 forts, two wheels! a unique Timeball Tower, a Roman Painted House built about AD 200, windmills to explore, and a wealth of churches and historical monuments... you will be impressed! whitecliffscountry.org.uk 3 Quirky hidden gems Discover many hidden gems in White Cliffs Country! Enjoy a pint TO VISIT in the popular White Horse Inn in Ten reasons Dover renowned for the signatures Exhilarating coastal of Channel Swimmers past and activities and outdoor 8 present around its walls. Follow pursuits in the footsteps of 007 and Ian White Cliffs Country is totally Fleming. Explore tunnels under geared up for outdoor lovers so the famous White Cliffs. Take part take advantage of its miles of in adult sleepovers in the ghostly 6 diverse and unspoilt coastline. .The list goes on - Play a round of golf at one of have we tempted you? the challenging Championship courses. Try a wide range of water Relax with some retail based activities at Dover Sea Sports Centre or a RIB ride under therapy! The new St James, Dover Retail the famous White Cliffs. If you and Leisure Park offers a good love wildlife then this is the place choice of shops alongside to come with animal and wildlife restaurants, cafes and a multiplex parks, nature trails, nature reserves 9 cinema. Just a short walk away and seal spotting. is De Bradelei Wharf set in the beautiful marina at Dover. You’ll find a wealth of independent quirky Culinary delights shops and art galleries for that From cosy village pubs, festival perfect gift in the unique town of street food to gourmet restaurants, Deal, winner of the Telegraph’s there’s something for everyone’s High Street of the Year 2013, and tastes in White Cliffs Country. medieval Sandwich should not be It would be a culinary crime not missed! 7 to visit Sandwich, next to the hamlet of Ham. Did you know.. the word “sandwich” for an item Festivals and regattas of food was probably named Our festivals and regattas are after John Montagu, the 4th traditional, fun, full of community Earl of Sandwich, who to avoid HAVE A SANDWICH IN SANDWICH spirit and everyone is invited! interrupting a gambling game, Deal Folk by the Sea, Sandwich asked for meat to be served 10 Folk and Ale Festival, Deal Music between slices of bread. and Arts Festival, Sandwich Food Fayre and Le Weekend just to whitecliffscountry.org.uk mention a few. 5 WHAT’S ON DOVER MARCH Dover Film Festival WonderfulDover town nestles under the protection Two films from 1978 and 2018, recording events and of its magnificent castle. The busy port lives of the people of Dover. boasts some wonderful hidden gems. Dover Banksy Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery sits MAY Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival behind the old Market Hall façade. Just up Featuring real ales and ciders from all over the country, from Market Square is the Roman Painted including local specialities. House - a fine example of a Roman house in Britain. JULY So much to discover Dover Carnival Don’t miss the opportunity to see some new DOVER SEAFRONT See the colourful carnival as it winds its way through the streets of Dover. artwork we have in Dover - our very own Banksy! The large piece of artwork appeared AUGUST overnight on a building near to the town centre. Community Regatta A fantastic festival of family fun. If you fancy doing some shopping in the heart of SEPTEMBER the town centre, the St James Retail and Leisure Heritage Open Days Park with a six-screen Cineworld multiplex Explore some hidden historical gems during the cinema and retail shops was opened in 2018. Heritage Open Days in Dover. A short walk away, located in a beautiful marina NOVEMBER/DECEMBER setting, is the De Bradelei Wharf outlet with Port of Dover White Cliffs Christmas at up to 70% discount on branded fashion and Regatta Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1 homeware. With a traditional Christmas market, ice rink, live music and lots more, head to Port of Dover’s Cruise Take in the panorama of the Channel and see Terminal 1 for a White Cliffs Christmas. across to the coast of France on a stroll along Dover Christmas Lights the seafront promenade - maybe tempting you Christmas lights switch on. to take a day-trip on one of the regular ferry sailings. Don’t forget your passport! ALL YEAR ROUND Dover Museum Family Days Come along to one of the regular themed family days DOVER MUSEUM held throughout the year – see website for further AND BRONZE AGE BOAT GALLERY details. Our flagship museum, with family activity days The Collective Market throughout the year. See fascinating real objects, Visit the lifestyle market at Dover’s Cruise Terminal 1, models and original pictures showing the history selling everything from freshly baked bread to beauty of Dover at the award-winning Dover Museum & products - see website for further details. Bronze Age Boat Gallery. FREE ENTRY. Dover Castle Events held thoughout the year. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 7 WHAT’S ON

MAY Walmer Brocante DEAL Antiques and collectables fair on Walmer Green held Maritime on May Bank Holiday weekend. Walk to the modern award-winning building Classic Motor Show at the end of Deal’s 1000ft long pier and look Hundreds of classic vehicles on Walmer Green in aid back at a view that has hardly changed in of the RNLI. over a century. Café at the end JULY of the pier Deal Festival of Music and the Arts Deal’s unspoilt seafront, full of dangerous International and national artists perform at venues in smuggling haunts in the 1800’s, is now a Dover, Deal and Sandwich at the annual popular two- wonderful collection of colourful buildings week festival showcasing everything from street music to opera and local art. complemented by the fishing boats hauled up onto the shingle beach giving it a unique vista. LORD NELSON Deal Carnival and Regatta STAYED HERE WITH Considered the South East’s oldest and finest carnival A short stroll from the seafront you will find the Classic Motor and regatta. The packed programme includes live LADY HAMILTON Show music, firework displays, a rowing regatta, teddy bear Timeball Tower Museum, Maritime Museum, picnic, raft race, lorry-pull, colourful carnival and much churches, quaint houses and pubs and . narrow lanes around historic Middle Street. You’re not the first to enjoy the charm of this Concert Annual concert on Deal Memorial Bandstand at town though - Lord Horatio Nelson himself Walmer Green by Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Band. entertained Lady Emma Hamilton at the Royal Hotel, where you can still dine and stay. AUGUST Walmer Picnic on the Green Community picnic on Walmer Green with stalls. Why not also indulge yourself at the many wonderful tea rooms and coffee shops or SEPTEMBER Deal Braderie browse around quaint gift shops, art galleries NOTORIOUS SMUGGLING BEACH and antique emporiums? Open air antiques and memorabilia fayre held through AT THE TURN OF THE 19TH CENTURY the town. DEAL MARITIME & LOCAL HISTORY Heritage Open Days Explore some hidden historical gems during the MUSEUM Heritage Open Days in Deal. Despite not having a harbour, Deal was once a major port and is steeped in history. Situated in NOVEMBER/DECEMBER the heart of Deal Town Centre is Deal Maritime Special view from the pier Deal Christmas Lights Christmas carnival, parade and lights switch on. and Local History Museum with a wonderful DEAL PIER collection of historic model boats, maritime ALL YEAR ROUND exhibits and displays on local history. Astor Theatre Deal Maritime Live events and shows throughout the year. Museum Events held throughout the year. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 9 WHAT’S ON

SANDWICH MAY Medieval Sandwich Food Fayre Said to be “one of the most well preserved Two-day food fayre in the heart of historic Sandwich medieval towns in Britain”. Built in 1579, Town with stalls focused on quality local products. Morris Dancing with the Guildhall dominates the Market Square MEDIEVAL BUILDINGS The event celebrates the sandwich itself, named that was first a corn market and then a cattle after the 4th Earl of Sandwich in 1762, so come to a modern twist! Sandwich and enjoy a quality sandwich in Sandwich! market. It still has a weekly Thursday market and a monthly farmers’ market. JUNE Le Weekend In 1255, the first captive elephant was delivered Two-day festival in Sandwich including an authentic to England as a gift from the French King to Normandy market, food stalls, music, classic cars and Can Can dancing. Henry III. Arriving at Sandwich quayside, it was then taken on foot to the King’s menagerie in the JULY . Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival Annual festival with music and dancing in Sandwich It is well worth a wander down the newly pubs and streets. Range of folk musical styles with an outdoor stage on the Guildhall Forecourt. refurbished quayside to Fisher Gate - dating from 1384 and one of the two surviving original medieval AUGUST town gates - the other is the Barbican which later Sandwich Festival served as a toll gate for the bridge. Popular annual event with street stalls, Italian food market, street music and classic car meets.

Food has always been associated with the town – SEPTEMBER th in the 18 century the Earl of Sandwich is reputed Heritage Open Days to have devised the popular snack, and this is Explore some hidden historical gems during the celebrated in the annual food fayre. Heritage Open Days in Sandwich.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER There are many pubs, restaurants and cafés found Sandwich Christmas Lights in the winding lanes of the town as well as a variety Christmas carnival, parade and lights switch on. of unique independent shops.

SANDWICH GUILDHALL MUSEUM Visit the newly refurbished Sandwich Guildhall Museum with updated displays and an array of artefacts, including a display of an original Food & Ale Festival fun! and Charter of the Forest. SANDWICH FREE ENTRY.

Sandwich Guildhall whitecliffscountry.org.uk Museum 40’s fun on the 11 Quay Green WHAT’S ON

COASTLINE JUNE Splendid St Margaret’s Garden Safari OUR COAST AND COASTAL VILLAGES Gardens in the picturesque village of St Margaret’s BREATHTAKING VIEWS Battle of Britain Bay/St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe will be open to the public On our South East coast, overlooking the ACROSS TO FRANCE together with other village attractions and places of historic interest. English Channel, lays the village of Capel-le- Museum Ferne, home to the Battle of Britain Memorial AUGUST and the visitor experience, the Wing. White Cliffs Walking Festival Huge variety of walks to suit all abilities and interests. To the east of Dover, visit the beautiful village of Whether your interests cover history or geocaching or flora and fauna, the festival has a walk for you. St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe. Paddle in the sea at the bay or take a fantastic walk along the coastal path on the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover to South Foreland Lighthouse for breath-taking views and afternoon tea. The village has been home to some famous faces including Noel Coward and James Bond novelist, Ian Fleming. Fleming’s book, Moonraker, is largely based in St Margaret’s and nearby Kingsdown.

From South Foreland Lighthouse head along the cliff top path to the village of Kingsdown and stop for a drink or a bite to eat at the Zetland Arms, Samphire Hoe located on the beach. Zetland Arms Continue up the coast to Walmer, passing fishing boats pulled Pub on the beach up on the shingle beach and ALL YEAR ROUND wander out onto the pier Samphire Hoe at Deal before heading Regular events and exhibitions held throughout the year – see website for details. north to the sands of Sandwich Bay with its famous Links golf courses and dog friendly beaches. Famous Links Golf Courses Iconic whitecliffscountry.org.uk WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER 13 WHAT’S ON

COUNTRYSIDE JUNE Unique Western Heights Open Weekend OUR GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND! View the Western Heights during one of the Open Weekends when the Drop Redoubt, one of the two We are best known for our coastal areas and forts on the Western Heights and the Grand Shaft will the famous White Cliffs but travel just a few Windmill be open to visitors. miles inland and you will discover the beauty of ALL YEAR the and surrounding countryside, East Railway with many little villages and hamlets nestling in Orchard blossom Stour Valley Regular events held throughout the year – see website our green and pleasant land! for details.

Temple Ewell is situated in the Dour valley and was Goodnestone Park Gardens first mentioned in a charter of c.772. In the village Various events held through the year from plant sales of there are two fine old yew trees to charity events. in the churchyard which are thought to be around HOW GOOD IS THIS! 1,000 years’ old and from here you can step back Park in time with a trip on a heritage railway. Lots of events held throughout the year from open air cinemas to bird of prey experiences and Halloween is one of the highest places in East Kent, events. nearly 400ft above sea level. The cottages and pub around the village green date from the early 17th White Cliffs Countryside Partnership century. Take a stroll through the Valley, Regular events for the whole family throughout the an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with chalk year, from walks to exhibitions and workshops. downland and ancient woodlands. Goodnestone, locally pronounced as ‘Gunston’, has a connection through its prestigious stately home and park to Jane Austen. once boasted a Royal Palace for the Kings of Kent, as early as 660 AD, and Wingham has several half- timbered houses in the High Street which are over 500 years’ old. Close by is the Parish of Ash which retains 11 of its 12 original manor houses. Find out more about the history of our villages by Unique chalk downland following a village trail or download a copy of the Forest Schools NORTH DOWNS village trail leaflet from our website. Betteshanger Park Barn Owl whitecliffscountry.org.uk 15 WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS Built in 1540 as part of Henry VIII’s chain CASTLES & A DAY TO REMEMBER! of coastal defences, the castle has been Magnificent transformed through centuries of domestic FORTS refinements to an elegant stately home. See the original Wellington boots, the reception rooms WHERE HISTORY COMES ALIVE! of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and explore the magnificent gardens. A highlight to any visit is to explore our magnificent castles and forts. Britain’s spirit ROMAN FORT of resistance to unwanted invasion over the The impressive ruins of the Roman Township years is best symbolised by these amazing Dover Castle at Richborough mark the point from which the structures. Regular re-enactments take place Romans launched their successful invasion of to bring our history to life. Britain in 43 AD. Extensive remains of the walls and defensive ditches can be seen. DOVER CASTLE Built in the 1180’s by King Henry II and situated on top of the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Discover 2000 years of history. Immerse yourself in the royal court of King Henry II in the Great Tower or travel deep inside the White Cliffs to explore the atmospheric Underground Hospital within the Secret Wartime Tunnels. DEAL CASTLE For a fascinating day out on the Kent coast look Richborough no further. Built by the order of King Henry VIII Roman Fort it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England. Come and explore the whole of the castle from the exciting dark passages to the FORT BURGOYNE first floor captain’s residence. Situated on high ground overlooking Dover Castle, Fort Burgoyne was built in the 1860’s to protect Dover Castle. Exciting events! Although there is no public access to the site, look out for one of the many ‘Discover Fort DOVER CASTLE Burgoyne’ guided walks taking place throughout the year which provide an insight into its history Walmer Castle and and emerging plans for the site. Gardens whitecliffscountry.org.uk 17 WESTERN HEIGHTS See living history displays at one of the Western TO BRITAIN Heights Drop Redoubt Open Weekends, explore Gateway the historic fortress and descend the Grand Our past is what shaped our surroundings Shaft staircase. Built during the Napoleonic and gives us our identity as the ‘Gateway to Western Heights Wars, to link the Harbour to the on the Britain’ and nowhere is this more apparent The Scramble , the unique triple helix staircase than when we look back at how White Cliffs Experience winds round a central light-well 140 feet through Country defended our shores. the cliffs. BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL The Battle of Britain Memorial situated high ROYAL MARINES AT DEAL Deal has also had a long association with the up on the White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne is Royal Marines who were stationed at barracks in dedicated to Churchill’s famous “Few” who Deal from 1869 to 1996 and return each year to fought in the skies overhead to their play a concert on Deal Memorial Bandstand. country free from invasion. Visit the iconic building ‘The Wing’ and see the high tech Find out more about the rich history of the Royal multimedia Scramble Experience which gives Marines and their unique relationship with Deal visitors an idea of life during the Battle. and Walmer by following the new self-guided DOVER CASTLE Royal Marines Heritage Trail. Follow the trail around Deal and Walmer, looking out for the 23 The wartime tunnels below Dover Castle were embedded bronze markers. first dug during the . It was from here that the rescue operation ‘Operation Dynamo’ was co-ordinated for the evacuation of Allied Forces from . Immerse yourself in the drama of the evacuation with state-of-the-art effects and real film footage combined to bring the Great British Heritage dramatic events DOVER CASTLE of May 1940 Royal Marines to life. Dover Castle Secret tunnels Band

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ART SHOWS ELVINGTON & HERITAGE CENTRE INDUSTRIAL Learn about the history of Colliery Proud and the mining villages at the Elvington and HISTORY Eythorne Heritage Centre. The centre is packed with information including plans, images and

As well as the natural landscape agriculture, SHOP GIFT memorabilia. the maritime and shipping industry and coal mining have shaped our coast and EAST KENT RAILWAY countryside to what it is today. East Kent Railway was constructed between 1911-1917 as an industrial line to serve the It was first speculated that there was coal Kent Coalfield. The line from Shepherdswell to beneath Kent in the 1840’s and the Kent Tilmanstone Colliery remained operational until Coalfield Syndicate was set up by Arthur Burr 1984/1985. Today visitors can enjoy a scenic 5 in 1896. Shakespeare Colliery was Kent’s first mile round trip between the villages of Eythorne coal mine but never produced any commercial and Shepherdswell. coal. The first commercial coal was brought to the surface in 1912 at Colliery. SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE Tilmanstone Colliery was begun near the village Walk along the famous White Cliffs of Dover of Eythorne in 1906. Betteshanger was the to South Foreland Lighthouse. This striking biggest colliery in Kent and was the last Kent Victorian landmark was the location for the first colliery to close in 1989. international wireless transmission by Marconi in Find out more about the industrial heritage in 1898. Today visitors can take a guided tour of White Cliffs Country with a visit to some of the East Kent the lighthouse or relax in Mrs Knott’s tea room. local attractions including a water mill which Railway History brought alive! supplied flour to troops defending the Kent CRABBLE CORN MILL DOVER CRABBLE CORN MILL coast from possible invasion, and a lighthouse Head to Crabble Corn Mill, the only working which was a lifesaving beacon for mariners water mill in Kent. Located in the picturesque guiding ships around the treacherous Goodwin village of River, the mill was built in 1812 and is Sands. packed with history.

KENT MINING MUSEUM WHITE MILL RURAL HERITAGE Kent Coal Mining Museum, due to open this CENTRE year, will be housed in a new state-of-the- Built in 1760, climb up inside a restored smock mill art Visitor Centre at Betteshanger Park. The at the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre in Sandwich. Museum celebrates and preserves Kent’s The site also includes a miller’s cottage and displays of country life. coal mining heritage and embraces a unique South Foreland collection of oral history, archives and artefacts. Kent Coal Mining Lighthouse Museum whitecliffscountry.org.uk 21 I didn’t know that! DEAL

CINQUE PORTS The Confederation of the ON THE HOUR THE BALL DROPS pronounced ‘SINK’ was formed in c.1050. The HISTORY five original members were Hastings, Romney, Maritime Hythe, Dover and Sandwich who in return for Dover, Deal and Sandwich have all had long providing men and ships for 15 days free service associations with the sea. From a 3,500 a year to , received many rights and year old boat and Cinque Ports to modern Bronze Age Boat privileges. day Dover being one of the busiest ferry terminals in the world with a thriving cruise TIMEBALL TOWER MUSEUM On Deal seafront is the working Timeball Tower industry and a marina. Museum. Visitors can see interactive, video and static displays covering three centuries THE BRONZE AGE BOAT of involvement in signalling, the fight against Come and see the world’s oldest known sea- smuggling and its vital role in safe navigation going boat at the Bronze Age Boat Gallery in of distant shores. Dover Museum. Discovered in 1992, just yards from where it is now displayed in its own gallery, SMUGGLING the boat is thought to be some 3,500 years’ old. Renowned for smuggling during the 18th century, Channel swimmer discover Deal’s history on a walk through the CHANNEL CROSSING old part of town. Middle Street was the centre Since the 1870’s many brave and talented of Deal’s notorious smuggling activities and the smugglers’ hiding places were so good they are swimmers have attempted and successfully still being discovered to this day. swum the English Channel. DEAL MARITIME In August 1875 Captain Matthew Webb became & LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM the first swimmer to successfully complete an See a fascinating collection of local history at Deal unaided swim across the Channel taking 21 Maritime & Local History Museum. The museum hours 45 minutes. is housed in an old industrial building and includes displays on local domestic and industrial Born in 1919, Sam Rockett was influential to history, a model boat room, plus a new exhibition Channel swimming. In 1950 Sam was one of celebrating the history of the Royal Marines in only nine swimmers to finish the First Daily Mail Deal. International Channel Race. He had decided to enter the race as a new challenge. DEAL PIER Featured in the popular ITV drama “Liar”. Deal’s Published in 1956, Rockett wrote the renowned present pier was built in 1954 and was the first book ‘It’s Cold in the Channel’ based on his own seaside pleasure pier of any size to be built since channel swimming experiences. 1910. The pier is internationally recognised as an angling venue. In the award-winning building at Did you know? the end of the pier, is the new Deal Pier Kitchen. Fewer people have swum the English Channel This modern café, featuring a baby grand piano, than have climbed Mount Everest. Cinque Port history Duke of Edinburgh offers an all-day dining menu. whitecliffscountry.org.uk SANDWICH QUAY opens Deal Pier 23 ST MARTIN LE GRAND OUR BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES The church was founded in the 7th century and White Cliffs Country has some wonderful GEMS rebuilt after it was believed to have been destroyed churches. is known for its village Hidden by the fire of 1066. View the remaining walls church with its and Discover one of the many hidden gems adjacent to Dover Discovery Centre and the Roman wonderful stone carvings. Other examples of in White Cliffs Country. Take a tour of Painted House. Norman churches can be found at Worth and Sandwich Guildhall, built in the reign of Eastry. Elizabeth I or see a fantastic range of ROMAN PHAROS maritime exhibits at Deal Maritime & Local Located next to St Mary-in-Castro church within Such history - such detail! The stained glass windows in the 14th century History Museum. the grounds of Dover Castle is the oldest surviving MAISON DIEU church of St James in Staple commemorate the FAN BAY DEEP SHELTER lighthouse ‘Roman Pharos’ in the country. The local Plummers and the Ffrench-Blakes, old families of the village. Take a journey into the past, 70 feet under- lighthouse was once used by the Romans to aid navigation across the English Channel. ground, on a guided tour of Fan Bay Deep Probably the smallest church in England, still in Shelter in the White Cliffs of Dover. At the Drop Redoubt on Dover’s Western Heights regular use, is St Edmund’s Chapel in Dover. The PRINCESS OF WALES’S ROYAL are the remains of a second Roman lighthouse. Chapel stands on what was once a cemetery and REGIMENT & QUEEN’S REGIMENT was probably intended for use as a chapel of rest. MUSEUM MAISON DIEU (Dover Town Hall) Over three quarters of the chapel is original and the remainder has been restored using medieval In the grounds of Dover Castle is the Princess The Maison Dieu, the oldest of the Town Hall materials. of Wales’s Royal Regiment & Queen’s Regiment buildings, was founded in 1203 by Hubert de Museum. With a series of displays, interactive and Burgh. Built to provide short term accommodation to pilgrims travelling to and from the Continent, the Dating from Saxon times and situated in the heart video recordings, the museum traces the town is St Mary’s Church. The church has of the regiment. View the changing exhibitions of building has seen many changes of use over its 800 years. several beautiful stained glass windows including artefacts in The Stone Hut - built in 1912 it is now the Great East Window and The Zeebrugge used as an archaeological store. ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE Window. DOVER TRANSPORT MUSEUM Not far from Dover’s town centre is the Roman Painted HAVEN HEIGHTS House. Built about AD 200 it formed part of a large Just a few miles outside town you will find Dover In Sandwich is Haven Heights at St Peter’s Church mansio or official hotel for travellers crossing the English Transport Museum with displays of over fifty where you can explore the churches centuries-old Channel. historic road vehicles, from a Penny Farthing tower. Take a journey through the ages as you bicycle to a double decker bus, many arranged ascend the stairs of the tower and see views across in period street scenes. this historic medieval town. KENT MUSUEM OF THE MOVING RIDE AND STRIDE IMAGE Visit one of the many churches open in the towns The museum centres on a collection of cinema and villages throughout White Cliffs Country as part and pre-cinema artefacts, with more than of Ride and Stride. Taking place in September and 50,000 items in the collection amassed over supported by the National Churches Trust, plan your nearly sixty years. Roman Painted own route whilst helping raise money for historic House - Dover Sandwich from the top of St Peter’s churches and chapels. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 25 PINES GARDENS AND MUSEUM Situated behind the White Cliffs are 6 acres GARDENS & Jane Austen connections of garden with many fine features including a Blooming cascade and adjoining lake, grass labyrinth GOODNESTONE PARK PARKS and statue of Sir . There is Kearsney Parks a museum featuring local history including In White Cliffs Country we are proud to have information on Noel Coward and Ian Fleming - a wonderfully varied selection of both formal both former residents of St Margaret’s. There gardens and public parks. Relax in the beautiful is also a tea room serving delicious wholesome gardens at Walmer Castle, Goodnestone light lunches, hot and cold drinks and cream Park and the exquisite Salutation Gardens teas. of Sandwich or discover Pines Gardens in St Margaret’s. Kearsney Parks in Dover also offer KEARSNEY PARKS a variety of outdoor family activities throughout Take a leisurely stroll around Kearsney Abbey the year. just on the outskirts of Dover. The gardens are laid out as informal parkland and you can just WALMER CASTLE GARDENS enjoy a walk or relax watching the wildlife on Enjoy the tranquil setting of the Queen Mother’s the lake. Garden as she did while here at Walmer Castle. This contemporary garden was created in honour On the opposite side of the road to Kearsney of her 95th birthday. Explore the mature trees of Abbey is Russell Gardens. The gardens are laid the woodland walk. On the Oval Lawn, take time out in a more formal style and are popular all to read a book, or play with the new giant garden SUCH A PEACEFUL PLACE year round for a relaxing walk. £3m investment games in the summer. from Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund has recently been secured for restoration GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS plans for Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens. Considered to be one of the best gardens in the South East including woodland area, walled WINGHAM SCARECROW EVENT garden and a large collection of roses and Follow the scarecrow trail through the village of herbaceous plants. Goodnestone Park also has Wingham, situated between and connections to Jane Austen who was a frequent Sandwich. Enjoy a wander around the beautiful visitor. village at this event and help raise money for village organisations. See our website for further SALUTATION GARDENS details. The beautiful Lutyens-designed garden, with its esteemed long borders and tree-lined avenues, OPEN GARDEN EVENTS feature artistic and inventive planting that provide Don’t miss seeing some beautiful gardens as visitors with an oasis of serenity and calm. Salutation Gardens owners open their gardens to the public as part Wander around Lake Patricia, visit the vegetable of the National Garden Scheme and The Little garden and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea. Sandwich Gardens of Sandwich event. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 27 AdventuresON WATER...... LAND & AIR White Cliffs Country has 26 miles of coast But you don’t have to have sea legs to beckoning to be discovered in all different enjoy a thrill or two. At our newest country ways from the thrill of a RIB ride beneath Clay Pigeon park you can take on the challenge of an the cliffs, a trip up the Stour to see a colony Shooting obstacle course or try your hand with a bow of seals or join in with water sports in Dover and arrow. If that sounds a bit tame why not harbour. have a go at shooting or gliding? Fun on the water! BETTESHANGER PARK DOVER SEA SAFARI Come along to Betteshanger Park and go on Take advantage of our wonderful coastline on DOVER HARBOUR a geocaching treasure hunt or try one of the an exhilarating tour on a RIB speed boat with four orienteering courses. Let the kids run off Dover Sea Safari. Choose from a variety of trips a bit of steam in the play area equipped with including their popular 2 hour Secret Seal Safari! rope walks, cradle swings, slides, see-saws and more! SANDWICH RIVER BUS AND SEAL SPOTTING TRIPS CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING See seals and wildlife in the estuary on a two Ever wanted to try clay pigeon shooting? Then hour cruise with Sandwich River Bus. head to Martin Gorse Wood Clay Pigeon Club. The small friendly club situated between Dover DOVER SEA SPORTS CENTRE and Deal welcomes everyone, from all ages and There’s an exciting range of activities and experience. courses available at Dover Sea Sports Centre. Learn to windsurf, try a dinghy sailing HILL RACE CIRCUIT Dover Sea Safari or paddleboard course – from beginner to See regular motorsport events held throughout advanced there’s an activity for you. the year at Lydden Hill Race Circuit. Bring your car or bike along to one of their Track Days. FISHING Designed to be fun, track days are ideal to learn If you fancy trying a spot of sea more about your vehicle in a safe environment. fishing, step aboard a charter fishing vessel operating from Lord of Lydden GLIDING Dover Marina or wander Lydden Hill Situated in beautiful countryside, within the out onto Deal Pier Earl of Guildford’s Park is Channel and cast off. Gliding Club. The club has three 2-seater gliders and a single seater for more advanced Sea fishing trips solo flying. Trial lessons are available for those just wanting to see what gliding is about. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 29 Go for it! WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRYSIDE KEARSNEY PARKS DOVER PARTNERSHIP GREEN GANG Look out for the range of Green Gang events held throughout the year. Green Gang is a programme of activities for TIME children and their families. From fun days LeisureTIME Family and pond dipping to family walks you’re Don’t think the district only has adventures sure to find an event the whole family can You can’t get bored in White Cliffs Country. for big boys and girls. We have plenty to enjoy. Why not go swimming, fishing, have a game excite the little ones, too. They can meet of golf or simply head to the cinema to see the dinosaurs, go wild on a cycle ride, the latest movie. take a train ride or join in with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership Green Gang SWIMMING activities. If you fancy going for a swim, take a dip from one of the many beaches in the area or if you prefer, Tides WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK Leisure Centre in Deal has an indoor leisure pool Get up close and personal with a loveable with wave machine and flumes which is popular meerkat, racoon or penguin on an Experience WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE! with families. For the under 10’s there is also Day at Wingham Wildlife Park. Shadow a Reptile Walmer’s outdoor paddling pool. Keeper or become a Keeper for the Day where NEW LEISURE CENTRE you’ll meet some of the animals and help with This exciting new leisure centre has a range of their feeding all the while learning about the Wingham Wildlife facilities including a county standard swimming animals. pool, squash courts, health and fitness suite and Park a Clip ‘n Climb climbing facility. PARKS Enjoy a family picnic in one of our beautiful FISHING parks in White Cliffs Country. Kearsney Parks in Head to Samphire Hoe or Deal Pier for some sea Dover holds many family events during the year angling. Cottington and Sandwich Lake fisheries including The Big Tree Climb. offer a variety of angling to suit everyone.

Betteshanger Park offers plenty to keep the kids GOLF entertained. Bring your bikes along or hire them Whether an amateur or professional, White there and go on a family bike ride around the Cliffs Country has some fantastic golf courses 250 acre park. including some of the finest Championship links golf courses in the British Isles. Royal St EAST KENT RAILWAY George’s Golf Club is due to host The Open For a wonderful family day out, step back in time Championship in 2020. and enjoy a 5 mile round trip on Heritage trains at East Kent Railway. Ride the miniature railway, Clip ‘n Climb CINEMAS see the model railway carriage and enjoy a Settle down and catch one of the latest films on leisurely stroll around The Knees Woodland. at the new Leisure Centre the big screen. From an original thirties art-deco cinema to open-air cinemas, to state of the art six-screen Cineworld multiplex, we have a great choice in White Cliffs Country. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 31 ST MARGARET’S BAY St Margaret’s Bay is a fantastic place for rock LOVERS pooling - a great way to discover what wildlife Nature exists along the coast. Go rock pooling along our coast, pond dipping in our parks, take a boat trip or climb Seal trips Sandwich Quay SANDWICH BIRD OBSERVATORY up onto our unique chalk Downs. This is a Birdlife thrives in this diverse landscape - listen diverse and wonderful area for all who love for the call of the terns and the oyster catcher. and appreciate nature. The egret has become a common sight on our marshes and buzzards can be seen catching the SAMPHIRE HOE wind above our woodland. Sandwich Bay Bird Get up close to nature with a visit to Samphire Observatory holds open days and talks. Hoe. Samphire Hoe was made from the material dug to create the Channel Tunnel and is a WHITE CLIFFS WILDLIFE TOURS stunning location with wildflowers and birds, as Book a wildlife tour with the naturalist, TV well as peace and quiet. Warm up after a winter presenter and photographer Richard Taylor- walk or cool off from the long summer days Jones and explore the wildlife on the White with refreshments at the tea kiosk (open every Cliffs of Dover. weekend of the year and most days from Easter to Tours include a wildlife walk along the iconic September). White Cliffs to a luxury Wildlife Day which Adonis includes a picnic and a seal boat safari on NATURE RESERVES board a private charter power boat. We have wildlife in abundance in White Cliffs Blue butterfly Country. Why not book a wildlife tour, a seal TIDAL COMPASS – TIDE WALKS spotting trip from Sandwich Quay or visit one Book yourself on a Tide Walk in Deal. Suitable of our many nature reserves? for all ages and abilities, along the walk you’ll find out what makes the tides, why currents A good place to see the wildflowers and flow along the coast and much more. butterflies of ancient chalk grassland is at Whinless Down Nature Reserve. This nature reserve is a gateway to the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIP NATURE EVENTS Join White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on one of their many nature events from rock pooling to mini Touch the bugs! SAMPHIRE HOE SO MANY GREAT ACTIVITIES beast safaris. FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE!

Rock Pooling whitecliffscountry.org.uk St Margaret’s Bay33 CHALKUP21 ART & ARCHITECTURE TRAIL FOR EVERYONE Follow this new trail and discover 21st century art Walking and architecture. The 17 mile trail stretches from With stunning coast and countryside White Cliffs Country has miles of walking trails White Cliffs ‘The Wing’ at Capel to Deal Pier and includes fine Access to all pathway to suit all ages and abilities. Whether an examples of coastal architecture. experienced walker or casual rambler you’re CHALKUP21 Pines Calyx SANDWICH ROPE WALK sure to find something to suit you. For an historic walk around the medieval town WHITE CLIFFS of Sandwich, follow the path of the old town wall A must for all walkers is a cliff top walk along along the Ropewalk. This was once used for the iconic White Cliffs of Dover to St Margaret’s. ships rope-making which required a long, straight A new England Coast Path has recently opened stretch for ‘walking out’. on the White Cliffs of Dover. Natural England is HISTORIC TOWN & VILLAGE TRAILS establishing a 2,700 mile path around the entire Discover the history and heritage of our unique English coastline and this path is the first section to towns and villages by following the Historic Town be opened in . and Village Trails. Find churches, buildings of DOVER TOTEMS interest and ancient hostelries with a wealth of history along the way. See the newly installed ‘Dover Totems’ marking White Cliffs the pathway from Athol Terrace up to the White Walking Festival WAYMARKED WALKING TRAILS Cliffs of Dover. The totems have been inspired by Put your boots on and explore miles of marked the shape of lighthouses and Samphire Tower at walking and themed trails: Samphire Hoe with patterns and images decorating • Frontline Britain Trail the totems. • Cliff Top Walks • Samphire Hoe WHITE CLIFFS WALKING FESTIVAL • Miner’s Way This week-long festival centres on the historic • Stour Valley Way towns of Dover, Deal and Sandwich. With over 40 • The North Downs Way walks ranging from 1 to 50 miles there’s a huge • Way variety of walks to suit all abilities and interests. • Dover’s Bluebird Heritage Trail WALKING THE DOG • England Coast Path There are loads of areas to walk your dog during • Royal Marines Heritage Trail - Deal your stay, whether at one of our parks, in the • Dover Totems - White Cliffs countryside or on the beach, we are a dog friendly Dover Totems place. DOVER’S BLUEBIRD HERITAGE TRAIL Follow the self-guided Bluebird Heritage Trail around Dover. Marked by distinctive bronze Dog friendly pavement markers, the trail links 31 of Dover’s BETTESHANGER PARK historic buildings, sites and monuments. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 35 WALMER CYCLE PATH What a lovely ride! WAYMARKED CYCLE ROUTES Whatever your ability take life at a slower pace and FOR ALL EASY FAMILY CYCLING pedal one of the many waymarked routes: Cycling The Sandwich Way – Route 15 White Cliffs Country is the perfect place for Off-road cycling Starting at Dover seafront, this route takes you cycling so come and explore the area on two through beautiful rolling countryside, past ancient wheels! Bring your bike with you or hire one churches and villages on to the historic town of and take advantage of our quiet country lanes, Sandwich. designated cycle paths and coastal tracks. Cathedral to Coast – Routes 16 and 17 There are even places where you can take your Cycle through stunning East Kent countryside bike and cycle safely off-road. on this 50 mile circular ride. The route takes you SAFE AND OFF-ROAD along regional routes 16 and 17 which link Dover, Canterbury and . Betteshanger Park has a smooth 3km tarmac Kent Coastal Castles Ride – National Route 1 track, with fast lane, providing safe, traffic-free Starting in Dover, follow the route along the coast cycling. There is also 10km of rugged mountain to Kingsdown and on to Deal passing both bike trails running throughout the Park. Walmer and Deal Castle. From Deal the route goes past Deal Pier and the Timeball Tower then inland Designed with varying difficulty and for different on to Sandwich. abilities, they are perfect for both beginners and those with off-road experience. LOCAL COUNTRYSIDE ROUTES For great views of open countryside, woods and LE TOUR DE SANDWICH hedgerows follow the Skylark Trail or explore Held in June as part of Le Weekend this popular the beautiful lower slopes of the North Downs event, starting and finishing in Sandwich, offers a between Deal and Shepherdswell on the Miner’s choice of 3 distances from 50k to 100k through Way Cycle Trail. beautiful Kent countryside. The Skylark Trail With great views of open countryside, the route starting from Walmer station takes you through the small villages of Guston and and along country roads on to Dover. The Miner’s Cycle Trail This 30 mile cycle trail goes through beautiful countryside linking the former mining villages of East Kent. Betteshanger CYCLE HIRE Le Tour Park If you want to hire a bike in White Cliffs Country, de Sandwich there are a number of cycle hire shops to choose from - for more information visit our website. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 37 CHEQUERS KITCHEN Book yourself onto a cookery class at Chequers INSPIRATION Restaurant in Deal. From artisan bread-making Creative to a fish masterclass or baking mornings for Our beautiful coastline and stunning the children, there’s a wide variety of cookery countryside have been an inspiration for Art Galleries courses and workshops in their fully equipped many writers and artists throughout the teaching kitchen. Whether an accomplished centuries, come and see what inspired them. cook or a beginner you’re sure to find GALLERIES & SHOPS something to suit you. We have a host of galleries in White Cliffs THE WILD KITCHEN Country. Seaward Gallery on Deal seafront Adventure into the Kent landscape on a forage exhibits paintings by Penny Bearman. Formerly and feast course with The Wild Kitchen. Find a chapel, Linden Hall Studio has space over 2 fresh shellfish, edible seaweed and lots of other floors for artists to exhibit their work. Opened in delicious food in secret places, learn how best 2017 is Will and Yates, an art gallery and home to cook them and enjoy a wild gourmet lunch. store, with original paintings, ceramics and new decorative pieces. Many of the galleries hold regular exhibitions. White Cliffs Country has a number of shops selling a range of arts and crafts, unique gifts and jewellery. ANTIQUE FAIRS Look out for the antique fairs in White Cliffs Country. Walmer Brocante, an antique and The Wild Kitchen collectables fair, is held on Walmer Green over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Held in the high street in Deal is the annual Braderie in September with antiques, collectables, jewellery, COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS crafts and lots more. If you fancy a cocktail visit The Lanes in Deal, you can even book a fun packed cocktail WORKSHOPS masterclass here! Create that special gift. Learn new techniques and skills to design and make your own GARDENING CLASSES jewellery. Hazeedaze gift and bead shop in Book yourself onto one of the popular gardening Sandwich offers Bead Weaving Classes and at classes at The Salutation in Sandwich. Learn Rees and Rees in Deal you can take part in a how to grow plants in your own garden at their jewellery course or workshop. Propagation Masterclass or create pots and Inspired creativity containers bursting with vibrant colour on the whitecliffscountry.org.uk WHITE CLIFFS PATHWAY Container Garden class. 39 EATING OUT Perfect location for a picnic Take your pick from a wide range of great ENJOY DOVER CLIFFS places to eat out in White Cliffs Country - from Eating in or out cafes, delicatessens, bistros and restaurants Indulge in the quintessentially English pursuit you’ll be spoilt for choice. Why not try some of taking afternoon tea. For that special lunch Cream Tea East Kent Railway locally caught fresh fish whilst dining in one of or evening meal you have a choice from the wonderful restaurants and pubs. traditional English fare through to continental and world cuisine, and if catering for yourself Relax and enjoy a traditional English Afternoon locally produced means local! Tea of tea served in china tea cups with homemade cakes and scones with clotted LOCAL FARM PRODUCE cream and jam in a quirky tea room or hotel. If during your stay here you are looking for places that sell locally produced meat, fruit and Don’t miss the new Marco Pierre White vegetables then you’ll find plenty of places in Chophouse restaurant and Wheeler’s Fish & White Cliffs Country. From home reared meat Chips Shop at the Best Western Plus Dover including beef, lamb and pork to large ranges of Marina Hotel located on Dover seafront. The fruit and vegetables grown on local farms or why Chophouse restaurant features traditional not visit one of the farms where you can pick home-grown classics whilst Wheeler’s Fish & your own fruit including strawberries, cherries Chips Shop showcases Marco’s take on the and raspberries? For freshly caught fish head to OPEN FARM SUNDAY nation’s favourite dish. one of the fishmongers. Look out for the Open Farm Sunday events taking place in June. At Solley’s Farm in Ripple, near In the heart of Deal is the Frog and Scot, a Just on the outskirts of Dover is Little Deal there will be tours of the dairy plus tractor lively French bistro offering quality ingredients, Farm. The farm has a farm shop, bakery, rides around their new nature trail. Goldstone superbly cooked. traditional butchers and cider shop. The bakery Farm near Ash offers tractor rides around the offers a wide selection of breads, cakes and orchards and you get to pet the bull! For a traditional stone baked pizza try Pizza pastries which are baked through the night GioVANni, within the Drill Hall in Sandwich, by the bakers at Farthingloe. Plus there’s a which has a quirky outside feel inside! Said to restaurant and café on site. have the best gluten free pizzas in town.

Try some fresh from the farm real dairy ice cream SANDWICH FOOD FAYRE at Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour. You can create During May in the heart of the historic town of your own ice cream sundae from a choice of Sandwich is the annual two-day food fayre. The over 15 flavours! food fayre has many food stalls from the UK and around the world, as well as street music, making At Vineyard you can take a mini tour it an event for everyone to enjoy. and try wine tasting. The vineyard makes English Pizza GioVANni sparkling wine and still red and white wines are Traditional local Sandwich sold exclusively from their winery door. Ice Cream whitecliffscountry.org.uk 41 Signature pub! WHITE HORSE DOVER

MICROPUBS If you want to try somewhere different to the & BE MERRY! traditional pub or wine bar, there are a number Drink of micropubs across the district. The Thirsty From the traditional country pub to wine Scarecrow Cider House was Britain’s first bars there are plenty of places to relax with a micro cider house and was recently awarded drink, and maybe a bite to eat, in White Cliffs CAMRA’s Dover, Deal & Sandwich District Cider Country. Here are a some suggestions... Pub of the Year 2017. Originally built in 1365, The White Horse is For a relaxed environment without television, a Dover’s oldest pub. Not only worth a visit for juke box, fruit machines or mobile phones head the good pub food and real ales but also to to The Just Reproach in Deal. see the wall where successful English Channel Swimmers sign their names to record their The Mermaids Locker is a 13th century building achievement. in Sandwich offering real ale and cider available from Kent cider makers. Le Pinardier is a quirky wine bar and shop located in Deal High Street. In the picturesque village of Barfrestone is The

Wrong Turn. This chalet style pub is just 5 Enjoy panoramic views across the English minutes’ walk from St Nicholas’ Church with Channel at The Coastguard Pub in St Margaret’s its Norman architecture and wonderful stone Bay. The pub is located just a stone’s throw from carvings. the sea. The George and Dragon located in the medieval BEER FESTIVALS Head to the annual Beer Festival in May at town of Sandwich is a 15th century inn serving Crabble Corn Mill or their Cider and Ale Festival craft beers. Beer Festival in the autumn. Both festivals feature real ales The Freed Man is a nautically themed micropub and ciders from all over the country. and was previously a post office. Located in Crabble Corn Mill Hosted at Dover Town Hall by the Dover, Deal, Walmer the pub offers a selection of drinks Sandwich & District branch of CAMRA is the including real ales and cider. White Cliffs Festival of Winter Ales offering real The Zetland Arms in Kingsdown sits right on the The Freed Man ales plus a range of ciders. pebble beach looking out on coloured beach Walmer huts and magnificent sea views bordered by the SANDWICH FOLK & ALE FESTIVAL White Cliffs. Held in the centre of the beautiful town of Sandwich is the annual Sandwich Folk and Ale Many of the pubs and restaurants in White Cliffs Festival. The festival has a range of folk music Country have won awards or been mentioned in Sandwich Folk & styles with music and dancing in Sandwich newspaper and magazine listings and are well Ale Festival pubs and streets. worth a visit. whitecliffscountry.org.uk 43 ShopAND RELAX StayA WHILE Whatever your taste White Cliffs Country has We have a wide selection of places to stay shopping experiences to suit. From a brand new Indulge in a to satisfy every taste and budget. From spot of pampering retail and leisure park at St James in Dover, an cosy self-catering cottages, quirky huts and outlet store on the edge of Dover Marina to the glamping, to traditional bed and breakfasts unique seaside town shopping in Deal, offering a St James Dover through to boutique and luxury hotels. range of independent and national chain stores Retail & Leisure Wherever you decide to stay there’s always a interspersed with antique and collectable shops warm welcome in White Cliffs Country. and art galleries, gives an amazing choice for that very special gift or memento from your visit. Looking for a great day out, weekend break or It was no surprise that Deal High Street won the UK holiday? Then escape to White Cliffs Country Telegraph High Street of the Year Award. - we’ve got plenty of accommodation for you to choose from. Then in Britain’s oldest medieval town of Quality is a very important part of the visitor Sandwich you will find a wealth of independent, experience and in recognition of this, all quirky shops including delis, unique clothes accommodation featured on our website has shops as well as a wealth of cafés, restaurants either a valid inspection certificate carried out and pubs. by a recognised external agency such as Visit England, the AA or those who have signed the If you don’t fancy shopping, why not have Craft & Gift Shops White Cliffs Country Accommodation Charter. a relaxing spa day and indulge in a spot of pampering? Whether it’s a beauty treatment, an Sandwich For details on places to stay and visit with your Indian head massage or reflexology you’re sure pet whilst visiting White Cliffs Country see our to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. dedicated pet friendly page on the White Cliffs Country website. ST JAMES, DOVER Located in the heart of Dover town centre is the FURTHER INFORMATION new St James Retail and Leisure Park, offering a Full accommodation details can be found on our range of shops and places to eat including Next, website: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk Trespass, M&S Foodhall and Nando’s plus a six- where you can also check out great ideas to screen Cineworld multiplex cinema. make your visit even more special.

Plus find and reserve Guest Houses, Hotels and Historic Inns offering you a range of town, rural Perfect glamping and urban settings at: www.stayindover.co.uk Independent shops ALKHAM Deal High Street whitecliffscountry.org.uk 45 FRONTLINE BRITAIN TRAIL SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSE t: 01304 241806 t: 01304 853281 www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/south-foreland-lighthouse/ GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS ST PETER’S CHURCH & HAVEN HEIGHTS t: 01304 840107 www.visitchurches.org.uk/sandwich www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk THE PINES GARDEN TEA ROOM & MUSEUM KEARSNEY PARKS t: 01304 851737 (Garden) DaysVisit fairy tale castles and imposing Out fortresses DEAL PIER t: 01304 829046 (tea room) 01304 853173 (Tea Room) by the sea; excite your senses with tigers t: 01304 363815 www.kearsneyparks.co.uk www.baytrust.org.uk www.dover.gov.uk and RIB rides. For a different perspective, sail KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM THE SALUTATION GARDENS around the harbour or take a boat trip to see DOVER CASTLE t: 01303 893140 www.kbobm.org t: 01304 619919 the seals or travel back in time on an historic www.the-salutation.com t: 01304 211067 LITTLE FARTHINGLOE FARM railway. There’s fun to have at our parks, www.english-heritage.org.uk/dovercastle t: 01304 212040 THE WOMEN’S LAND ARMY MUSEUM leisure centres, countryside and beaches. DOVER LEISURE CENTRE www.littlefarthingloefarm.co.uk t: 01304 212040 t: 01304 201145 Don’t forget to check out the What’s On section PRINCESS OF WALES’S ROYAL REGIMENT & TIDES LEISURE & INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE www.placesleisure.org t: 01304 373399 at www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk for details of QUEEN’S REGIMENT MUSEUM t: 01304 240121 www.yourleisure.uk.com all the events. DOVER MUSEUM AND BRONZE AGE BOAT GALLERY RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT AND TIMEBALL TOWER MUSEUM BARNSOLE VINEYARD t: 01304 201066 t: 01304 362444 www.dovermuseum.co.uk AMPHITHEATRE www.dealtimeball.co.uk m: 07772 300511 t: 01304 612013 www.barnsole.co.uk DOVER SEA SAFARI www.english-heritage.org.uk/richborough TOURS OF THE REALM BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL t: 01304 212880 t: 07595 769615 www.doverseasafari.co.uk ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE www.toursoftherealm.com t: 01303 249292 t: 01304 203279 www.battleofbritainmemorial.org DOVER SEA SPORTS CENTRE www.theromanpaintedhouse.org.uk WALMER CASTLE & GARDENS BETTESHANGER PARK t: 01304 212880 t: 01304 364288 www.doverwatersports.co.uk ROYAL CINQUE PORTS YACHT CLUB www.english-heritage.org.uk/walmercastle t: 01304 619227 t: 01304 206262 www.rcpyc.org.uk www.betteshanger-park.co.uk DOVER TOWN HALL TOURS WALMER PADDLING POOL SAMPHIRE HOE CHILLENDEN MILL t: 01304 201066 to check tours are running t: 01304 373399 (Tides Leisure Centre) t: 01304 225649 www.samphirehoe.com www.yourleisure.uk.com t: 01304 841970 DOVER TRANSPORT MUSEUM t: 01304 822409 SANDWICH WILDLIFE PARK WESTERN HEIGHTS – LOCAL NATURE RESERVE COKER SEA FISHING CHARTERS www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk www.sandwichwildlifepark.co.uk. t: 01304 241806 t: 01303 872329 www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk www.cokerseafishing.com EAST KENT RAILWAY SANDWICH BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY t: 01304 832042 & FIELD CENTRE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER CONNAUGHT PARK www.eastkentrailway.co.uk t: 01304 617341 www.sbbot.org.uk t: 01304 202756 t: 01304 825569 (to book Tennis Courts) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-cliffs-dover ELVINGTON & EYTHORNE HERITAGE CENTRE SANDWICH GUILDHALL MUSEUM CRABBLE CORN MILL t: 01304 617197 t: 01304 823292 [email protected] WHINLESS DOWN – LOCAL NATURE RESERVE www.sandwichguildhallmuseum.co.uk t: 01304 241806 www.ccmt.org.uk www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk FAN BAY DEEP SHELTER SANDWICH GUILDHALL TOURS DEAL CASTLE t: 01304 207326 t: 01304 617197 WHITE MILL RURAL HERITAGE CENTRE t: 01304 372762 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-cliffs-dover www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk t: 07900 531 284 www.english-heritage.org.uk/dealcastle www.whitemillheritagecentre.org.uk FIRE FOX FISHING CHARTERS SANDWICH RIVER BUS & SEAL SPOTTING TRIPS DEAL MARITIME & LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM t: 01580 891198 t: 07958 376183 WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK www.dealmuseum.co.uk www.firefox-fishingcharters.co.uk www.sandwichriverbus.co.uk t: 01227 720836 www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk 47 DOVER How to get here Within easy access from London and Europe White Cliffs Country is effortless to VISITOR reach and perfect for a short or long break. The High Speed Rail Link makes us only 67 minutes from London on the train! France is only 75 minutes on a Cross Channel INFORMATION ferry or 35 minutes by Eurotunnel, the M20 and M2 roads link us to rest of the CENTRES country. Dover, Deal, Sandwich and our countryside are serviced by regular trains and buses both locally and to and from London. Making the most of your visit to BY RAIL: BY BIKE: The High Speed Train operates from London There is an extensive network of cycle routes White Cliffs Country St Pancras to Dover, Deal and Sandwich. throughout White Cliffs Country. South Eastern operates services from London For full details visit our website. Charing Cross and London Victoria to Dover, www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk DOVER Deal and Sandwich. Visitor Information Centre National Rail Enquiries BY CAR OR MOTORBIKE: Dover Museum, Market Square, 03457 48 49 50 Both the M20 and M2 connect directly to White Dover, Kent, CT16 1PH www.nationalrail.co.uk Cliffs Country. T: 01304 201066 Continental train connections can be made at E: [email protected] Ebbsfleet and Ashford International. CROSS CHANNEL TRAVEL: W: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk Eurostar 03432 186 186 Ferry and train crossings between Dover to and Dunkirk operate on a regular basis BY COACH: throughout the day. DEAL National Express operates a regular direct link P&O Ferries 0800 130 0030 Visitor Information Centre from London to Dover and Deal. DFDS Seaways 0871 574 7235 Town Hall, High Street, For times, fares and information: Eurotunnel 08443 353535 Deal, Kent, CT14 6TR National Express T: 01304 369576 08717 818181 E: [email protected] www.nationalexpress.com

SANDWICH BY LOCAL BUS: Visitor Information Centre (Seasonal) Detailed times of all local bus services are available from Stagecoach Buses. Guildhall, Cattle Market, Stagecoach 0871 200 2233 Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9AH www.stagecoachbus.com T: 01304 613565 E: [email protected]

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Derived from out of copyright Ordnance Survey mapping and updated from original sources.. © Dover District Council 2018 Derived from out of copyright Ordnance Survey mapping and updated from original sources.. © Dover District Council 2018 53 ‘Fight or Flight’ Kearsney Parks

‘Fight or Flight’ by Sue Dixon LRPS Gold Medal and Raymond Wallace Thompson Trophy, Royal Photographic Society Annual Projected Image Competition 2018

Photographs throughout this publication have been kindly supplied by: • Battle of Britain Memorial • Betteshanger Parks • CHALKUP21 • Clare Limbrey • Coker Sea Fishing • Dawn Bogué • Derek Walker • Dover Museum • Dover Sea Safari • East Kent Railway • • Explore Kent • Greenhill Glamping – Alkham Court Farmhouse • James Kirby • John Peters - White Horse Inn • Natalie Limbrey • National Trust • Paul Wells • Peter Smith Photography • Rob Riddle – White Cliffs Walking Festival • Sue Dixton • The Freed Man Micropub • The Salutation • The Telegraph • The Wild Kitchen, Deal • Val Mercer • Visit Kent • White Cliffs Countryside Partnership

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION T: 01304 201066 E: [email protected] W: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

All details within this publication were correct at the time of going to print, December 2018, but may be subject to change. Please check with the website www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk for any updates.