Shakespeare Beach – Beach in Dover



Key information

Pebble Beach

Toilets

Parking nearby

Cafes/ Restaurants

Pier

Harbour

No known dog restrictions

Shakespeare Beach, Dover: Scenic Pebble Beach with Railway Access

Shakespeare Beach is a peaceful, lesser-known pebble beach in Dover. Accessible via steps or a bridge near the railway, it offers solitude and a stunning coastal setting.

Shakespeare Beach is a shingle beach which means it is covered with pebbles. It is located just a short walk south of Dover’s town centre where Dover Harbour Beach lies. It offers a serene and picturesque setting for visitors. This beach is named after the famous playwright William Shakespeare, who is believed to have visited the area. The Beach is popular amongst dog owners.

Admire expansive panoramas of Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover at Shakespeare Beach.

History

Beautiful Victorian architecture can be found in the South Foreland Lighthouse Tower, which is close to St Margaret’s Beach. Hundreds of years ago, it was employed for maritime navigation. The Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum, which features immaculately maintained grounds and a lake, is a short drive away.

The history of the Dover Museum stretches back to the Roman era. The Dover Transport Museum has some amazing old cars.

Directions

Address: Shakespeare Beach, Dover, Kent, CT17 9EQ

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