Visit Shakespeare Beach
Shakespeare Beach in Dover is a long shingle beach set in a bay near Shakespeare Cliff. At low tide there are deep rock pools to explore towards the cliff end of the beach.
The beach is the traditional starting point for swimmers crossing the Channel and after severe damage in the Christmas storm in 2015 reopened to the public in 2017.
The beach is a popular fishing spot and is dog friendly all year round.
For nearby parking there is a pay and display at Samphire Hoe just to the West.
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Getting To Shakespeare Beach
Beach Location
Archcliffe Road, Dover, Kent CT17 9HB
Parking
There is a carpark close to the beach
Nearest Train
Dover Priory (South Eastern Railway)
getting to the beach
Map of Shakespeare Beach
Shakespere Beach Dogs Policy
Dogs are welcome year-round, with no restrictions.
Pebbly and peaceful, with cliff views. Popular with walkers rather than swimmers.
A solid dog-walking favourite.
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