Our Members
WCCTA Executive Committee Members
Chairman (Temporary)
Terry Sutton
Independent Member
E-mail: terry.sutton@route56.co.uk
Tel: 01304 820122
Vice-Chairman
Jon Iveson
Dover District Council
E-mail: joniveson@dover.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 201066
Website: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
Treasurer
Elizabeth Dimech
White Cliffs Dover Hotel & Guest House Group
E-mail: dimechr@aol.com
Tel: 01304 201656
Website: www.stayindover.co.uk
Executive Members
Cllr Mrs Burnham
Deal Town Council
E-mail: deal.town.council@deal.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 361999
Website: www.deal.gov.uk
Alison Charles
National Trust
E-mail: whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01304 207326 or 01304 202756
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Cllr Susan Jones
Dover Town Council
E-mail: council@dovertown.co.uk
Tel: 01304 242625
Melanie Clarkson
Sandwich Town Council
E-mail: info@sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 617197
Website: www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Philippa Sims
English Heritage
Tel: 01304 211067
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Louise Kjaertinge
The Pines Calyx
E-mail: enquiries@baytrust.org.uk
Tel: 01304 851737
Website: www.pinescalyx.org.uk
Matt Collins
The Bell Hotel
E-mail: reservations@bellhotelsandwich.co.uk
Tel: 01304 613388
Website: www.bellhotelsandwich.co.uk
Dave Atkins
Dover Transport Museum
E-mail: dovertransportmuseumsociety@fsmail.net
Tel: 01304 822409
Website: www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk
Minute Secretary
Sandra Killick
Dover District Council
E-mail: sandrakillick@dover.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 872061
Website: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
WCCTA Members
Bell Hotel
The Quay, Sandwich, CT13 9EF
Tel: 01304 613388 Fax: 01304
615308
E-mail: reservations@bellhotelsandwich.co.uk
Website: www.bellhotelsandwich.co.uk
Contact: Matt Collins – General
Manager
The Bell Hotel has spacious
bedrooms, all en suite, are comfortably furnished with a range of
facilities for relaxed modern living. All have views of the River
Stour or the ancient streets and rooftops of Sandwich. For dining
at The Bell choose from a menu that varies with seasonal
availability, using ingredients sourced from local producers and
features specialities of the area when in season including Dover
Sole, lobster from St Margaret’s Bay, oysters, scallops, Romney
Marsh lamb and fruits, vegetables and salads from The Garden of
Kent. Ideal for golf breaks with Sandwich’s world famous link
courses close by. Additional features include conference, events
and banqueting facilities.
Deal & Walmer Chamber
of Trade Ltd
68-69 The Strand, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7DP
Contact: Peter Varrall
(Chairman)
Tel: 01304 373251
Susan Bennett (Administrator)
Tel: 01304 365343
E-mail: suebenn@googlemail.com
Website: www.dealandwalmerchamber.co.uk
Chamber of Trade and Commerce for
business in and around Deal and Walmer, providing business advice
and support.
Membership small £25pa, medium £40
pa.
Deal Maritime and Local
History Museum
22 St George’s Road, Deal, CT14 6BA
Tel: 01304 381344 (During opening hours: Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm, Sat
11am-5pm, Closed Sunday 1 May - 31 October)
E-mail: dealmuseum@lineone.net
Contact: Chairman – Mrs June Wild
Secretary/Publicity – Judith Doré, 271 Sandown Road, Deal, CT14
6QU (01304 37684)
Friends Secretary – Simon Howes
Treasurer – Bernard Doré
Deal Maritime and Local History
Museum is a private charitable trust, run by volunteers, and opened
in 1972 by Frank Car, formerly Director of the National Maritime
Museum, Greenwich.
Deal Town
Council
Town Hall, High Street, Deal, CT14
6BB
Tel: 01304 361999 Fax: 01304
380546
E-mail: deal.town.council@deal.gov.uk
Contact: Town Clerk
Formed in 1996, Deal Town Council
publishes a Town Guide, maintains a website (www.deal.gov.uk) with pages of local
attractions and events; and supports local initiatives via a Deal
Tourism Forum which meets quarterly.
De Bradelei
Wharf
Cambridge Road, Dover, CT17 9BY
Tel: 01304 226616 Fax: 01304
226636
E-mail: theritage@debradelei.com
Website: www.debradelei.co.uk
Contact: Talia Heritage (Store
Manager)/Anne Wallwork (Marketing)
De Bradelei Wharf – Kent’s leading
Designer Outlet is situated in a superb maritime setting in the
shadow of the famous White Cliffs and Dover Castle. The store sells
Womenswear – Lingerie - Shoes – Menswear – Outdoor Wear - Fine
China and Glass - Soft Furnishings - Gifts - Bookshop – Kitchenshop
– with up to 70% discount on selected lines.
Dover District Chamber of
Commerce
White Cliffs Business Centre, Honeywood Road, Whitfield, Dover,
CT16 3EH
Tel: 01304 824955 Fax: 01304
822354
E-mail: mail@doverchamber.co.uk
Contact: Sylvia Fagg
The Chamber’s aim is to create
wealth in the District by promoting business enterprise and
providing services to members and by implication, the District’s
business community. It represents and links businesses of all sizes
and is their independent voice. It provides a range of quality
business support services.
Dover District
Council
Housing, Culture & Community Safety, White Cliffs Business
Park, Dover, CT16 3PJ
Tel: 01304 872061 Fax: 01304
241186
E-mail: sandrakillick@dover.gov.uk
Website: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
Contact: Sandra Killick
The Tourism Unit comes within the
Housing, Culture & Community Safety division. The unit’s remit
is to develop the potential of tourism to provide sustainable
economic activity and employment within the District and to market
the destination White Cliffs Country.
Dover
Eurochange
Townwall Street, Dover, CT16 1JR
Tel: 01304 210949 Fax: 01304
207519
E-mail: bob@dovereurochange.com
Website: www.dovereurochange.com
Contact: Bob Macgregor
We are a Bureau de Change and Ferry
Ticket Agency specializing in ‘better than Banks’ exchange rates
and discounted ferry tickets for the Dover – Calais route.
Dover Guest House
Association
1 Laureston Place, Dover, CT16 1QX
Tel: 01304 205140 Fax: 01304
205140
E-mail: Wham101496@aol.com
Contact: William Hamblin
The Dover Guest House Association
is an Association of quality establishments, brought together with
a common goal of providing good quality accommodation to the
travelling public, whether on business or pleasure. All
establishments provide a warm welcome and clean, comfortable,
quality accommodation.
We support wholeheartedly the
efforts made by the White Cliffs Country Tourism Association and
the different Tourism related bodies, including Dover District
Council, to increase visitors to the area.
Please visit our website: www.doveraccommodation.co.uk
Dover Museum
Market Square, Dover, CT16 1PB
Tel: 01304 201066 Fax: 01304
241186
Website: www.dovermuseum.co.uk
Contact: Jon Iveson
Dover Museum manages three museum
sites and attractions in the district. It is responsible for
collecting and interpreting the history and natural history of
Dover and the Dover District Council area. Since November 1999 it
has also housed the Dover Bronze Age Boat Gallery featuring the
world’s oldest sea going boat. It provides temporary exhibitions,
special events, education services, object enquiries and advises
independent museums throughout the district.
Dover Society
17 Bewsbury Cross Lane, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3HB
Contact: Terry Sutton
The Dover Society is the town’s
Civic group with about 450 members. It is affiliated to the Civic
Trust and is involved in promoting good town planning. The
objectives of the Society are to inform the public in the
geography, history, archaeology and architecture of the area.
Dover Town
Council
Council Offices, Maison Dieu House, Biggin Street, Dover, CT16
1DW
Tel: 01304 242625 Fax: 01304
241445
E-mail: council@dovertown.co.uk
Contact: Chairman of Town &
Environment Committee
Dover Town Council was established
in May 1996 to provide community representation and local
administration for the Town of Dover. It is an entirely separate
autonomous unit of Local Government representing a population of
just over 28,000 persons and an electorate of 21,000 persons.
Through its Councillors, Committee and Officers, the Town Council
promotes the cultural, commercial, social and environmental
interests of Dover and its townspeople.
Dover Transport
Museum
Willingdon Road, White Cliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover,
CT16 2HQ
Tel: 01304 822409 Fax: 01303
241245
E-mail: dovertransportmuseumsociety@fsmail.net
Website: www.dovertransportmuseum.org
Contact: Dave Atkins / John
Lines
The Museum is now firmly
established in its new premises in Willingdon Road, Whitfield.
The best of the old museum has been
joined by many new exhibits to create an exciting new attraction in
White Cliffs Country.
Dover White Cliffs
Tours
Next to Clock Tower, Dover Marina, Dover
Tel: 01303 271388 Mobile:
07971 301 379
E-mail: info@doverwhiteclifftours.com
Website: www.doverwhiteclifftours.com
Contact: Mr R P Mahoney – Tour
Operator
Boat trips around Dover Bay seeing
all the sights, the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, the Cruise Ship
Terminal and the Port. Also trips along the Coast arranged.
Running from our berth in Dover
Marina next to the Clock Tower, Western Docks.
Bus tours on the ‘Dover Rover’
running from Dover Marina throughout the year (for tours phone
Richard on 07971 301379 to book) times displayed for summer season,
on our ticket office.
Other trips arranged i.e. Channel
Swims, Diving Trips, Fishing Trips.
Our new mini bus service is up and
running and takes visitors on a ‘Dover Rover’ tour. Also our
‘Southern Queen’ café is now open to all. White Cliffs souvenirs
are also available from our shop on the quay.
Also available:-
Cycle hire by the hour or day.
Cycle hire from our ticket office or we can drop off bikes to your
hotel.
Fishing rods, reels and tackle
boxes for hire (for beach or pier). Boat rods also available all
from our ticket office on the quay.
Dunkerleys Restaurant &
Hotel
19-21 Beach Street, Deal, CT14 7AH
Tel: 01304 375016 Fax: 01304
380187
E-mail: ddunkerley@btconnect.com
Website: www.dunkerleys.co.uk
Contact: Ian & Linda
Dunkerley
Come and enjoy the finest local
seafood, the restaurant is recommended by the major food guides.
The Hotel now fully refurbished 4 of the sixteen bedrooms have spa
baths and kingsize beds all fully modernized. Eat al fresco, relax
and let the world go by on our sea view terrace.
English Heritage – Kent
Sites
Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover,
CT16 1HU
Tel: 01304 211067
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Contact: Philippa Sims
English Heritage is a Government
body which cares for and maintains over 400 historic properties
throughout the country. Walmer Castle and Gardens are
situated on the coast South of Deal on the A258.
Built by Henry VIII in 1539, Walmer
Castle has been transformed into an elegant stately home.
Enjoy a walk through the gardens followed by refreshments in the
tea rooms.
Goodnestone
Park
Nr Wingham, Canterbury
Tel: 01304 840107 Fax: 01304
840107
Website: www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk
Contact: Lady FitzWalter
Goodnestone Park Gardens is now one
of the finest gardens in the South East with 14 acres of terraced
lawns, woodland and walled garden. There are connections with Jane
Austen who visited Goodnestone many times as her brother married a
daughter of the house.
Recently an Arboretum of ¾ acres
has been planted with rare trees and shrubs.
Honorary Member – Terry
Sutton
17 Bewsbury Cross Lane, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3HB
Tel: 01304 820122
E-mail: terry.sutton@route56.co.uk
Freelance journalist, having
retired from Dover Express after 45 years. An independent member of
WCCTA; Press Officer The Dover Society; Founder member and Honorary
member of WCCTA; Press Officer Dover Rotary Club; helped set up the
Cruise Welcome Group; Trustee Dover Patrol memorial at St
Margaret’s Bay.
Lydden Hill Race
Circuit
Wootton, Canterbury, CT4 6RX
Tel: 01304 830557 Fax: 01304
831715
E-mail: info@lyddenhill.co.uk
Website: www.lyddenhill.co.uk
Contact: Amy Doran
Lydden Hill Race Circuit is
situated in the beautiful village of Wootton, just off the A2.
Founded in 1955 Lydden Hill featured events such as stockcar racing
and grass track. Now in 2010 the circuit is under new ownership and
now hosts some of the UK’s most prestigious Motorsport events
including the FIA European Rallycross championship and the very
popular BHP Performance Show. The circuit also features track days,
motorcycle race meetings and corporate events.
National Trust
1 Centenary Cottages, Langdon Cliffs, Dover, CT16 1HJ
Tel: 01304 207326 / 01304
202756
E-mail: whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact: Alison Charles – Assistant
Property Manager
The National Trust is Europe’s
largest conservation charity. They own 5½ miles of the White Cliffs
of Dover including the South Foreland Lighthouse and the White
Cliffs Visitor Centre. For further information telephone: 01304
202756.
No4 Cliffe
House
c/o 10 Cranleigh Drive, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3NL
Tel/Fax: 01304 825732
E-mail: no4cliffehouse@btinternet.com
Website: www.no4cliffehouse.com
Contact: Michael & Gloria
Morgan
No4 Cliffe House is a luxury first
floor apartment in a Grade II listed building set in the centre of
a conservation area. Approximately 1 mile from the famous White
Cliffs and the beautiful St Margaret’s Bay. There are superb
restaurants nearby. An ideal place to relax for both the
holidaymaker and business executive.
Pines Garden / Pines Tea
Room & Museum
Beach Road, St Margaret’s Bay, Nr Dover, CT15 6DZ
Tel: 01304 851737 Fax: 01304
853626
E-mail: enquiries@baytrust.org.uk
Website: www.baytrust.org.uk
Contact: Louise Kjaertinge
The Pines Garden: Open undulating
organic 6-acre parkland, trees, shrubs and secluded areas. Rolling
paths, lake, grass labyrinth, roundhouse shelter, famous Oscar
Nemon statue of Winston Churchill. Ample seating and picnic area.
Open all year.
Within the garden is the Pines
Calyx, an award winning state of the art eco-venue for conferences
and weddings. The Pines Calyx is built of rammed chalk with vaulted
Catalan domes covered in grass.
Also on site is a tea room and
museum with links to Noel Coward and Ian Fleming. Please ring for
opening times.
Full disabled facilities at all
venues.
Port of Dover
Harbour House, Dover, CT17 9BU
Tel: 01304 240400 Fax: 01304
240111
E-mail: pr@doverport.co.uk
Website: www.doverport.co.uk
Contact: Public Relations and
Marketing Manager
The Port of Dover operates Europe’s
busiest ferry port, one of Northern Europe’s biggest cruise ports
and a 400 berth marina. It is also landlord to a number of seafront
properties. The Board, which employs approximately 650 staff, plays
an active role in the local economy and the promotion of White
Cliffs Country to its markets worldwide.
Ramada Hotel
Singledge Lane, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3EL
Tel: 01304 821230 Fax: 01304
825576
E-mail: Trevor@ramadadover.co.uk
Website: www.ramadadover.co.uk
Contact: Trevor Bond – Sales &
Marketing Manager
The Ramada Hotel Dover is a modern
4 Star Hotel set in a quiet garden location, alongside the A2
between Dover and Canterbury. It is just five minutes drive to
Dover’s Ferry and Cruise Terminals, Dover Castle, the Town Centre
and the World Famous White Cliffs.
The Hotel offers the highest
quality of accommodation, personal service and facilities including
a choice of 68 en-suite rooms – standard, family or executive, all
offering tea, coffee and biscuits, direct dial telephone,
hairdryer, iron and ironing board, 24 hour room service and
extensive in-room entertainment.
The facilities at the Hotel include
the comfortable Europa Bar, leading out onto the garden and the
high quality Bleriot’s Restaurant, reflecting and celebrating the
historic landing by Louis Bleriot here in Dover, in July 1909. In
addition to this there is a Costa Coffee Lounge for a superb cup of
coffee and light snack and a Mini Gym.
The Ramada provides free parking, a
free WiFi internet service for guests and hotel visitors.
The Ramada is the perfect location
for your wedding, conference, banquet or trade show with a choice
of meeting rooms together with The Grand Marquee which can
accommodate up 290 people for a wedding or banquet.
Sandwich Town
Council
Guildhall, Cattle Market, Sandwich, CT13 9AH
Tel: 01304 617197 Fax: 01304
620170
E-mail: info@sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact: Mrs Melanie Clarkson
The Town Council is a member of the
Association in an effort to promote tourism in Sandwich and the
district. It manages and co-funds the Tourist Information Centre
and maintains Sandwich Guildhall Museum and Archives. It provides
tours of the Guildhall and assists with the management of the
Pfizer Monks Wall Nature Reserve, Gazen Salts Nature Reserve and
the White Mill Folk Museum.
SeaFrance
Whitfield Court, Honeywood Close, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3PX
Tel: 0871 22 25 888 Fax: 0871 28 28
514
E-mail: enquiries@seafrance.fr
website: www.seafrance.com
Contact: Paul Mold
SeaFrance is the only French
operator on the Dover to Calais route, so your groups can soak up
the French atmosphere the moment they step onboard. They can make
the most of our fleet’s onboard restaurants and facilities and
indulge in a meal in the acclaimed La Brasserie fine dining
restaurant, or simply relax in one of the café bars and get into
the French mood with a coffee and croissant.
There are also great savings to be
had in the onboard duty paid shop, La Boutique, with prices up to
40% less than those on the UK high street.
With up to 30 sailings a day,
crossing times from just 75 minutes and so many onboard luxuries to
enjoy, it’s clear your journey to France will be enjoyable and
stress-free.
Sutton Vale Caravan Park
& Country Club
Vale Road, Sutton-by-Dover, CT15 5DH
Tel: 01304 374155 Mobile:
0771 425 6448 Fax: 01304 381132
E-mail: bookings@sutton-vale.co.uk
Website: www.sutton-vale.co.uk
Contact: Peter Norris
Tours of the
Realm
PO Box 1023, Canterbury, CT1 9GR
Tel: 01303 863869 Mobile:
07595 769615
E-mail: enquiries@toursoftherealm.com
Website: http://toursoftherealm.com
Contact: Mrs Jane Martin
PRIVATE, CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN,
SIGHTSEEING TOURS OF RURAL AND HISTORIC BRITAIN for small and
exclusive groups of up to 5 people. Book a half-day or full-day
tour and visit the historic houses, fairytale castles, gorgeous
gardens and ancient villages to be found in the Garden of
England.
Tailored to the interests of the
client, personalized itineraries allow the time to uncover the
hidden treasures of this fascinating county.
Travel in comfort and at your own
pace with your personal lady driver.
Itineraries for touring further
afield in Great Britain can be organized on request.
Transfers from Dover Cruise
Terminal to the London Airports available on request.
Varne Ridge Holiday
Park
145 Old Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Nr Folkestone, CT18 7HX
Tel: 01303 251765
E-mail: vrcp@varne-ridge.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.varne-ridge.co.uk
Contact: Evelyn or David
Frantzeskou
A small secluded family run holiday
park with panoramic views over the channel and "Winner of the South
East England Tourist Board Millenium Holiday Park of 2000".
White Cliffs Dover Hotel
& Guest House Group
Castle House, 10 Castle Hill Road, Dover, CT16 1QW
Tel: 01304 201656 Fax: 01304
210197
E-mail: dimechr@aol.com
Contact: Elizabeth Dimech
A random choice of
accommodation – selection changed daily.
Group website: www.stayindover.co.uk
For accommodation listing for
all members
A group comprising the majority of
hotels and guesthouses in White Cliffs Country. Formed for mutual
benefit, support and exchange of views and ideas. The group
provides a professional and economic advertising outlet reaching a
wide market. Close links with DDC and local tourist orientated
businesses and organizations.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
- Alkham Court
- All Things Nice
- Amanda Guest House
- Ardmore Guest House
- Blériots
- Colret House
- Coombe Valley Race Circuit
- County Hotel
- East Kent Railway Trust
- Fisherman’s Cottage
- Fowlmead Country Park
- Garden of England Cottages
- Hardicot Guest House
- Heather’s Woodlands
- Hidden Gem by the Sea
- Hubert House Guest House & Bistro
- Ilex Cottage B&B
- LD Lines
- Lenox House
- Longfield Guest House
- Maison Dieu Guest House
- Molland House
- Norfolkline
- Number One Guest House
- Peverell House
- P&O Ferries
- Piglet Place
- Rare Species Conservation Centre & Zoo
- Rolles Court
- Seath Coaches
- Small Acre
- Solley Farm House
- Sparrow Court
- St Margaret’s Bay Hotel
- St Martins Guest House
- The Bay Restaurant
- The Coastguard
- The Lighthouse Inn & Restaurant
- The Malvern
- The Marquis at Alkham
- The Norman Guest House
- The Old Lantern Inn
- The Red Lion Public House
- The White Cliffs Hotel
- Thomas Paine's Cottage
- Thomsetts Coaches
- Updown Park Farm
- Wallett’s Court Country House Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
- Westbank Guest House
- White Mill Rural Heritage Centre