White Cliffs Visitor Centre - Dover, Kent, UK
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The National Trust own and care for the White Cliffs of Dover. This is the visitor centre where a shop, cafe, toilets and information can be found before visitors walk along the top of the cliffs to admire the view.
Waymark Code: WMECHH
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/07/2012
Views: 20
The National Trust describe the White Cliffs:
'Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel
There can be no doubt that the White Cliffs of Dover are one of this country's most spectacular natural features. They are an official Icon of Britain and have been a sign of hope and freedom for centuries.
You can appreciate their beauty and enjoy their special appeal through the seasons by taking one of the dramatic clifftop walks offering unrivalled views of the busy English Channel and the French coast.
Whilst here, learn more about the fascinating military and penal history of the White Cliffs and savour the rare flora and fauna that can only be found across this chalk grassland.
Don't miss
Spectacular cross-Channel panorama to France
View the world's busiest shipping lanes
Dramatic clifftop countryside walks
Search out rare chalk grassland flora and fauna
Explore the hidden wartime heritage of Hellfire Corner
Learn about life as a convict in the former prison'
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Langdon Cliffs,
Upper Road,
Dover
Kent
CT16 1HJ
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Car Park: 8am to 7pm - £3
Visitor Centre: 10am to 5pm - Free
Web page: [Web Link]
References:
http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk/outdoors/the_white_cliffs_of_dover/walk_and_cycle_the_white_cliff.aspx
http://www.visitkent.co.uk/explore/thedms.asp?dms=13&p1=c&feature=1&venue=3060233&easi=true
National Trust member: yes
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
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