# Dover Transport Museum — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back in time at this volunteer-run collection celebrating Britain's motoring heritage, featuring vintage vehicles and transport memorabilia in Whitfield with wheelchair access and onsite parking. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/dover-transport-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Dover Transport Museum Willingdon Road, Whitfield [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9949662488895032229&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Dover Transport Museum](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102628750554852516903) **In short:** Dover Transport Museum is a museum in Dover, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 624 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Dover Transport Museum Step back in time at this volunteer-run collection celebrating Britain's motoring heritage, featuring vintage vehicles and transport memorabilia in Whitfield with wheelchair access and onsite parking. ## What's nearby - Kingdom Hall next door - Silk hair dressers next door - The Maritime Skills Academy 150m away - Kingdom Pre-School 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** Closed **Friday** Closed **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Claire Russell-Thomas](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115264181105919668513/reviews) ★★★★★ Hidden Gem. Loads of interesting information, suitable for all ages. Great value for money. Hornby railway, mock street shops in times gone by. Various transport to view, interactive museum. Clean and tidy. Mostly indoors so great for our unpredictable weather! Café on site + outside green space. Spent over 2 hours on site. Dog friendly too! Pay once return for a year on your ticket 🎟 😊 · via Google [Sarah Hinge](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112456802524679837505/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing place, cleverly set out to show how machines and people worked. Displaying objects throughout the eras. Wonderful volunteers with abundant knowledge and enthusiasm and stories to tell.Great for all ages and lovely cafe. Well worth a visit so much to see around every corner. · via Google [Kim Arnold](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113956237676128929750/reviews) ★★★★★ Making use of the £12 for a year ticket! Already been in a couple of times ( for the bacon butty ) Staff are lovely, exhibits are well presented. · via Google [Mark Bonner](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101920655108556438852/reviews) ★★★★★ Had a fabulous time here. The staff/volunteers where brilliant. Had a great chat with Stephen. Thank you. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47debaeae943c4e5:0x8a144d516d9e0ba5!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum features a wide variety of transport exhibits, including cars, motorcycles, and model railways, with many interactive displays suitable for all ages. They also highlight the excellent value, as tickets are valid for a year, and the delicious food and homemade cakes available at the cafe. Guests mention the staff are welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable, providing helpful guidance and engaging conversations. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Willingdon Road, Dover, CT16 2JX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.1504130%2C1.2907145) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (624 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 5+ **Suggested visit** 1-2 hours **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Dover [More attractions in Dover](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions) ★ 4.8 (624 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01304 822409](tel:01304822409) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Dover **Postcode** CT16 2JX **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9F33572R+57 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47debaeae943c4e5:0x8a144d516d9e0ba5!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47debaeae943c4e5:0x8a144d516d9e0ba5!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47debaeae943c4e5:0x8a144d516d9e0ba5!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Dover Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Dover Transport Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day. ### What ages is Dover Transport Museum suitable for? Dover Transport Museum is best for ages 5+. ### Is Dover Transport Museum wheelchair accessible? Dover Transport Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Dover Transport Museum? Yes: free car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Dover Transport Museum? 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