Travel trade

With London and mainland Europe so easily accessible, and with White Cliffs Country providing a wealth of visitor opportunities fully equipped to meet the needs of groups, this wonderful area is a destination to add to your itineraries. 

The rich history and international status of this unique area – together with its visitor attractions, ancient monuments and museums, historic parks and gardens, and fantastic walking routes and cycle trails – combine to make White Cliffs Country the envy of many destinations. Strategically, the area boasts a great location with London just 77 miles from Dover and mainland Europe just a short ferry crossing away or 35-minute trip on Le Shuttle (see below for more information on getting here).

Part of Kent Down's National Landscape, Kent's Heritage Coast (including the iconic White Cliffs) was the only UK destination to feature in Lonely Planet's list of the world's best places to visit in 2022. Take a look at our Travel Trade Guide as a useful starting point, which showcases the best of what the area has to offer tour operators, including :

  • memorable experiences (walking and cycling along spectacular routes, creative making, thrilling water sports, world-class golf, exhilarating boat rides and much more)
  • visiting leading attractions (including Dover Castle and Wingham Wildlife Park)
  • fabulous food and drink from the garden of England
  • special places to stay of varying sizes in a wide variety of lovely locations.

Here to help

Our friendly and experienced visitor information team can support you with impartial advice and help you to develop bespoke itineraries to match the special interests and particular needs of your groups. We can also provide maps and leaflets and contacts. Phone us on 01304 201066 or email VIC@dover.gov.uk. 

Key travel trade information

  • MICE

    An overview of the venues available for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions in the Dover, Deal and Sandwich area.

    The frontage of a magnificent country house.

  • Port of Dover Cruise

    Port of Dover is the UK's best cruise departure port and an essential port of call for any cruise itinerary that includes the UK.

    An aerial view of the Port of Dover with three cruise liners docked.