Come and Stay in White Cliffs Country

20/10/2025

🌍 We’re so excited to share the Kent Downs National Landscape and Cross-Channel Geopark Transmanche will be featured on BBC Countryfile this weekend!

The episode explores the influence of France on the ‘Garden of England’. From strikingly similar geology to centuries of shared farming traditions, and even a mutual love of cheese and wine! 🧀🍷 The connections run deep…and they’re about to grow even stronger.

We’re on the verge of making history as we apply to become the world’s first UNESCO Cross-Channel Global Geopark — celebrating the geological and cultural links between Kent and northern France.

In the programme, Louella, our Geopark Animator, and Steve Friedrich Geopark Ambassador, plus a Ranger with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership, take presenter Charlotte Smith on a fossil exploration at The Warren, Folkestone, bringing the area’s fascinating geology to life.

You’ll also hear from Greg, who’s leading our Geodiversity work and UNESCO application, and learn how we’re working with our French partners to share knowledge and protect this extraordinary shared landscape.

The team also visits Samphire Hoe Official, a nature reserve created from the chalk dug out during the Channel Tunnel excavation, and the White Cliffs, where they meet a farmer who’s chosen French Charolais cattle — a nod to our enduring cross-Channel connections. 🐄

📺 Tune in this Sunday on BBC Countryfile!

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20/10/2025

Travelling to or from the continent? Working in the area (Dover/Deal)? Visiting family? Fancy a round of golf at one of the many courses? Visiting our castles?

These are the reasons people stay with us!

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10/09/2025

📍 Step into history at South Foreland Lighthouse!💡

Perched high on the White Cliffs of Dover, this iconic Victorian lighthouse offers stunning views across the English Channel. On a clear day, you can even spot France! 🇫🇷

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Take a guided tour to learn about its pioneering role in maritime navigation and early electricity, then enjoy a coastal walk with breathtaking sea views.

☕ 🍰 P.S. Don’t forget to stop for tea and cake in the vintage tea room
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08/09/2025

Just Days to Go! Fort Burgoyne Open Day – 13 September 2025

As part of the Dover Heritage Open Days 2025, step beyond the gates and into history! Join us for a rare opportunity to explore hidden areas of Fort Burgoyne, usually closed to the public.

Guided tours will take you through the fort’s fascinating past. Discover what life was like for soldiers in the 1800s, uncover its strategic role, and learn how it connects to the mighty Dover Castle.

📅 Date: Saturday 13 September 2025
🕙 Time: 10am – 3pm
📍 Location: Fort Burgoyne Road, Guston, Dover, CT15 5FN
🚗 Free parking on site – no booking needed, just turn up!

Bring your curiosity, your camera, and your sense of adventure. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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04/09/2025

📍 Deal Castle, White Cliffs Country - Kent

🏰 From castles to cosy cafés, Deal has everything for a day’s walk by the sea
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Wander along the seafront, explore heritage trails, and take in the views across the Channel.

🙋‍♀️ Where would your walk end - castle, café or coastline? Let us know below 👇

03/09/2025

😍 One of England’s most famous views, and the perfect autumn walk?

The White Cliffs of Dover aren’t just iconic; they’re alive with history, wildlife and coastal beauty 🔗 https://buff.ly/yGU8qJG

How far would you hike - clifftop stroll or full coastal route?

20/08/2025

As part of the Dover Heritage Open Days 2025 we will be opening up the Fort, allowing you an opportunity to discover more about the site’s history and its diverse range of wildlife.

The parade ground, stables, terreplein and some of the casemates will be available to explore at your leisure. Tours led by our knowledgeable volunteers will be available to book on the day, providing access to the lower levels, shooting gallery, chemin de ronde, and other usually restricted access areas.

More details can be found here: www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/events/whats-on

20/08/2025

Loving all the lovely messages last few days. Lovely guests 🥰 Give us a call if you’d like to book ‘Room at the Groves’ for your first stop in the UK from the ferry or a night of relaxation before your drive to the continent.
07966-276579

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

⭐️ THE GOODWIN SANDS ⭐️
Extra date added Friday 22nd Aug @ 18.00
Saturday 23rd Aug- 17.45 departing from Ramsgate.
The Goodwin Sands is a 10-mile-long sandbank at the southern end of the North Sea, More than 2,000 ships are believed to have been wrecked upon here. In the summer of 1824, Captain K. Martin, then the Harbourmaster at Ramsgate, instituted the proceedings of the first known cricket match on here at low water. Grey seals also reside here, another breath taking experience! Please note we remain on the boat at all times. For more info or to book please message or call us on 07955 465729.