Dover Harbour Beach is a shingle beach offering impressive views of the coast and harbour, overlooked by the historic Dover Castle. On a clear day, you can see France as you watch the ferries go by. Despite being so close to the port, the sea here is clean - you can check the Port of Dover's water quality results for the latest updates.
The beach is close to several sports and leisure facilities, so it's easy to hire a kayak or take a boat trip. And with the town just a short walk away, you're never far from the shops, restaurants and entertainment if you fancy a change of pace.
There are also several events held at the Dover Harbour Beach, which is managed by the Port of Dover: click on Events under the main image to find out what's on currently.

Transport Details

Train
Dover Priory -20 minutes.

Bus
Stagecoach, including the Dover Fastrack.

Parking
Pay & Display bays for over 300 cars.

Dog Rules 
Dogs are to be kept on leads all year round on the promenade and grassed areas, including Marine Parade and Granville Gardens, at Dover Seafront, from the junction at Union Street roundabout to the roundabout at Jubilee Way, off the A20.
Seasonal Restrictions
From 1st May to 30th September, between 9am and 6pm, dogs are excluded from the beach at Dover Seafront, Waterloo Crescent & Marine Parade.

Picture Credit: © Port of Dover.

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