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BELL HOTEL
The Quay
Sandwich CT13 9EF

Tel: 01304 613388
Fax: 01304 615308
E-mail: reservations@sandwich.theplacehotels.co.uk
Website: www.bellhotelsandwich.co.uk

Contact: Matt Collins – General Manager

Now managed by The Place Hotels Group, The Bell’s 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 links courses close by. Additional features include conference, events and banqueting facilities.

BEST WESTERN CHURCHILL HOTEL & HEALTH CLUB
Dover Waterfront
Dover CT17 9BP

Tel: 01304 203633
Fax: 01304 216320
E-mail: enquiries@churchill-hotel.com
Website: www.bw-churchillhotel.co.uk

Contact: Reservations Team

Dover's waterfront hotel is a listed building set in a regency crescent built in 1835. Nestling under the historic White Cliffs, the hotel's seafront location is an ideal setting for a relaxing stay with a warm and friendly service. Also the perfect venue for meetings and functions.

CRABBLE CORN MILL TRUST
Crabble Corn Mill
Lower Road
River
Dover CT17 0UY

Tel: 01304 823292
Fax: 01304 823292
E-mail: miller@ccmt.org.uk
Website: http://www.ccmt.org.uk

Contact: Anthony Reid

Crabble Corn Mill is a Georgian watermill built in 1812. The mill was built to supply flour to feed the troops that were situated along the Kent Coast, awaiting a possible invasion by Napoleon’s army.

The Mill is now a grade II* listed building. There are regular guided tours of the mill and you can see all of its machinery working. You may also like to enjoy lunches and snacks in our riverside tea room which serves food made from our own flour. We also have many events throughout the year.

Opening Times: April – October 11.00am – 5.00pm Daily except Monday
October – December Weekends only
February & March Sunday only
Closed in January

DEAL & WALMER CHAMBER OF TRADE LTD
11 High Street
Deal CT14 7AA

Contact: Peter Varrall (Chairman)
Tel: 01304 373251

Ian Draper (Administrator)
Tel: 01303 261055
E-mail: iandraper@supanet.com
Website: dealandwalmerchamber.co.uk

Chamber of Trade and Commerce for business in and around Deal & Walmer, providing business advice and support.

Membership small £25 pa, medium £40 pa.

DEAL MARITIME & LOCAL HISTORY MUSEUM
22 St George’s Road
Deal CT14 6BA

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 2pm – 5pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm
1 May – 31 October (Closed Sunday)

Telephone: 01304 381344 (Opening hours)
E-mail: dealmuseum@lineone.net

Tariff: Adults £2.00, Senior Citizens/students & Children £1.00
School parties welcomed at discount.

2008
Chairman: Mrs June Wild
Secretary/ Judith Doré , 271 Sandown Road, Deal, CT14 6QU
Publicity: 01304 373684
Friends Secretary: Simon Howes
Treasurer: Bernard Doré , 271 Sandown Road, Deal, CT14 6QU 01304 373684

Deal Maritime and Local History Museum is a private charitable trust, run by volunteers, and opened in 1972 by Frank Carr, formerly Director of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

Tel: 01304 361999
Fax: 01304 380546
E-mail: deal.town.council@deal.gov.uk

Contact: Town Clerk (Mr L E Bulman)

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: mcoward@debradelei.com
Website: www.debradelei.co.uk

Contact: John Atkins (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 and a Bookshop and Kitchenshop – all with up to 70% discount.

Waves Coffee Shop serves delicious home cooked food all day.
Coast Coffee Shop – Paninis, sandwiches, pastries.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm
Sat 9.30am - 6.00pm
Sun 10.30 am - 4.30pm

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 & Community Services
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover CT16 3PJ

Tel: 01304 872061
Fax: 01304 241186
E-mail: sandrakillick@dover.gov.uk

Contact: Sandra Killick

The Tourism Unit comes within the Housing & Community Services 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

Contact: Bob Macgregor

We are a Bureau de Change and Ferry Ticket Agency specialising 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

Tel: 01304 201066
Fax: 01304 241186
Website: 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.

Opening Hours & Admission: Open all year - 1000 – 1730,
Sundays 1200 – 1700 from April to Sept
Closed Sundays Oct - March
Adult £2.50, OAP/Child 1.50
Locals free admission

DOVER SOCIETY
81 The Gateway
Dover CT16 1LQ

Contact: Audrey Wood/Terry Sutton

The Dover Society is the town's Civic group with more than 400 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 Tourism, Twinning & Civic Functions 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, Committees 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 2HJ

Tel: 01304 822409
Fax: 01303 241245
E-mail: mmcfarnell@hotmail.com
Website: www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk

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
Website: www.doverwhiteclifftours.com
E-mail: info@doverwhiteclifftours.com

Contact: Mr R P Mahony – Tour Operator

Boat trips around Dover Bay seeing all the sights, the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, the new Cruise Ship Terminal and the Port. Also trips along the Coast arranged.

Running from our new berth in Dover Marina next to the Clock Tower, Western Docks.

Bus tours on the ‘Dover Rover’ running from Market Square bus stop throughout the year (for tours phone Richard on 07971 301379 to book) times displayed for summer season.

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.

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 in our restaurant – we are recommended by the major food guides. Enjoy an overnight stay in one of our many rooms with sea views, four posters and Jacuzzis and now come dine al fresco on our sea view terrace.

Tel: 01304 211067

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

Contact: Dawn Champion

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

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.

HOLIDAYS DEAL
Nemesis, Queensdown Road
Kingsdown
Nr Deal CT14 8EF

Tel: 01304 371449
Fax: 01304 371449
E-mail: ken@holidaysdeal.co.uk, sandra@gardenersrest.me.uk
Website: www.holidaysdeal.co.uk, www.gardenersrest.me.uk

Contact: Sandra Upton

Gardeners Rest guest accommodation rated 5 diamonds. 2 spacious bedrooms with ensuite facilities and private balconies. Views over English Channel, large plantsman garden and clifftop Golf course and 4 star rated 2 bed roomed self catering accommodation situated on Walmer Seafront close to paddling pool and Walmer Green.

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.

NATIONAL TRUST
1 Centenary Cottage
Langdon Cliffs
Dover CT16 1HJ

Tel: 01304 207326 or 01304 202756
E-mail: whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk

Contact: Property Manager Simon Ovenden

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: 01304 825732
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.

PENNY FARTHING GUEST HOUSE
109 Maison Dieu Road
Dover CT16 1RT

Tel: 01304 205563
E-mail: pennyfarthing.dover@btinternet.com
Website: www.pennyfarthingdover.com

Contact: Annette McPherson

Chairman of WCCTA and member of White Cliffs Dover Hotel & Guest House Group.

Property rated 4 stars. Totally non-smoking Victoria Residence. All rooms are spacious en-suite with many comfortable touches.

Town Centre location with off street forecourt parking. Convenient for Ferry/Cruise terminals, Bus/train station and Channel Tunnel.

PINES GARDEN /ST MARGARET’S MUSEUM
Beach Road
St Margaret’s Bay
Nr Dover CT15 6DZ

Tel: 01304 851737
Fax: 01304 853626
Website: www.baytrust.org.uk
E-mail: enquiries@baytrust.org.uk

Contact: Olivia Clark

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.

The Pines Visitors Centre & Museum

Opposite the Pines Garden, a fascinating collection on maritime, local history and the Channel. Noel Coward exhibition and seasonal exhibitions. Gift shop and Tea Room.

Full disabled facilities at all venues.

PORT OF DOVER
Harbour House
Dover CT17 9BU

Tel: 01304 240400
Fax 01304 240111
Internet: http://www.doverport.co.uk
E-mail: pr@doverport.co.uk

Contact: Keith Southey Public Relations & 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, including the Churchill Hotel. 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 on to 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 300 people for a wedding or banquet.

RIPPLEDOWN
Environmental Education Centre
Ripple Down House
Dover Road, Ringwould
Deal CT14 8HE

Tel: 01304 364854
Fax: 01304 364820
E-mail: office@rippledown.com
Website: www.rippledown.com

Contact: David Jones

Rippledown has been successfully used as an Environmental Education Centre by students of all ages since 1977. The centre provides specialist facilities for Primary School journeys or general group accommodation, as well as expert tuition in Geography, History and Science plus visits to local sites. Activities are backed up by a growing online resource on the Rippledown website.

ROMAN PAINTED HOUSE
New Street
Dover CT17 9AJ

Tel: 01304 203279

Contact: Brian Philp

The finest Roman House now on show in Britain. It contains the most complete Roman wall-painting in Northern Europe. Exhibition on Roman Dover.

Open: Daily April to end of September, except Mondays.
Also open October to March for pre-booked parties

Admission: Adults £2.00, Children/Students/Senior Citizens £1.00

SANDWICH TOWN COUNCIL
Guildhall
Cattle Market
Sandwich CT13 9AH

Tel: 01304 617197
Fax 01304 620170
E-mail: tracey@sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.sandwichtowncouncil.gov.uk

Contact: Mrs Tracey Ward Executive Member

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: Patrick Williams

SeaFrance offers a little bit of France on board with the newest, biggest and fastest purpose built ships on this Cross-Channel route. The SeaFrance Berlioz and her award-winning sister ship, the SeaFrance Rodin offer crossing times from just 75 minutes so there has never been a better time to choose SeaFrance.

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
Rhodes Cottage
Rhodes Minnis
Nr Canterbury CT4 6XU

Tel: 01303 863869
Website: http://toursoftherealm.com
E-mail: enquiries@toursoftherealm.com

Contact: Mrs Jane Martin

Tailor-made tours arranged throughout Great Britain for between 1-6 guests. Specialist planning ensures imaginative itineraries are created to reflect each visitors personal interests, pace and budget. Cruise Terminal/Airport transfers available 10% discount offered to WCCTA Members for Airport transfers – Please quote TOR/WCCTA10%.

VARNE RIDGE HOLIDAY PARK
145 Old Dover Road
Capel-Le-Ferne
Nr Folkestone CT18 7HX

Tel/Fax: 01303 251765
E-mail: vrcp@varne-ridge.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.varne-ridge.co.uk

Contact: Evelyn or David Frantzeskou

A small secluded exclusive 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

A random choice of accommodation – selection changed daily

Group website : www.stayindover.co.uk For accommodation listing for all members

Contact: Elizabeth Dimech

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 organisations.