Kent Coast

White Cliffs & Coast

A dramatic day along the Kent coast from white cliffs to an oyster harbour.

Day 6h 40m 145 min drive 3 stops

nature walk coast castle history village dog-friendly parking free-entry kids-friendly

Stops on this route

Iconic chalk cliffs with a National Trust clifftop walk offering views to France on clear days.

2h Parking available

Park at the National Trust car park and walk to the South Foreland Lighthouse.

nature walk coast dog-friendly parking free-entry

Deal Castle

Henry VIII's squat Tudor rose-shaped fortress, one of the finest of its kind.

1h Parking available

Quick visit to the Tudor fortress.

castle history kids-friendly parking English Heritage

Whitstable Harbour

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1 more stop on this route

See every stop, the interactive map and driving times.

This route visits Deal Castle — English Heritage sites.

Members visit 400+ historic places free. Pays for itself in ~3 visits.

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