The White Cliffs of Dover is possibly my favourite 'tourist' site in Kent. Sure, there's Canterbury and Dover Castle and the military canal in Hythe, but the White Cliffs has something for all of us. I think it's the only place I've taken every single guest who has visited us over the past 2 1/2 years!
First off, it's cheap! £3.50 to park the car and that's it. The cafe and souvenir shop aren't exactly cheap but at least those are optional. The first time we went to the White Cliffs, my sons were far more interested in the movements of Dover port: the ferries coming and going. This past weekend they wanted to walk along the footpath so we did a small walk (my husband was carrying the baby in his arms; the paths are not exactly pram friendly).
They took turns with that backpack, which really only held a couple snacks, a juice and their baby sister's water cup. We did a small loop and wandered back to the cafe/shop where we sat with coffees and juice and watched several ferries (we turned that into a game - which gate will the ferry arrive into?). It was also a clear enough day that we could see France.
As much as our family likes driving across various countries and seeing new things, it's also nice to be home 15 minutes after leaving somewhere!
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