# Samphire Hoe Beach, Dover — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> This unique Kent coastal spot welcomes families and dogs to explore fascinating rockpools, with wheelchair access and parking available—perfect for a seaside picnic adventure.

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Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# Samphire Hoe Beach

Samphire Hoe Beach

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14845069348629191041&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Gary Pullen](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117882414454535850539)

**In short:** Samphire Hoe Beach is a park in Dover, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,432 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Samphire Hoe Beach

This unique Kent coastal spot welcomes families and dogs to explore fascinating rockpools, with wheelchair access and parking available—perfect for a seaside picnic adventure.

## What's nearby

- Samphire Solar Towerhouse 400m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

**Tuesday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

**Wednesday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

**Thursday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

**Friday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

**Saturday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

**Sunday** 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Jo Scott](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110412173317120436499/reviews) ★★★★★

Under the White Cliffs you will find Samphire Hoe Country Park, a haven for birds and insects and lots of space to roam quietly. You can walk down the slope to the promenade or meander through the meadows there is plenty of parking an information hub with information, displays and activities including pond dipping. There is also a little cafe with drinks, ice cream and cake on offer. Nice and peaceful place.

· via Google

[Megan S](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101643289103619278574/reviews) ★★★★★

This is one of my favorite spots this year! I absolutely love this place ♡ Nice walk, and you get to see livestock! Beach was a nice stone beach, and there is a promenade you can walk on as well. Parking is nice and easy with a great price. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

· via Google

[Robert Arnold](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105318099911644604614/reviews) ★★★★★

Amazing place good parking toilets and a small cafe good level walk with abundant wildlife and cows and goats and a beach

· via Google

[John Duncan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107940884942261372708/reviews) ★★★★★

Lovely morning spent walking Samphire Hoe in glorious sun shine.taking path inner hoe past sheep and goats seeing numerous different birds. Then onto the beach at the end of the path. Then back to car park via the sea wall watching the shipping in the Channel. Followed by coffee and large toasted sandwiches from the cafe sitting on a bench basking in the 🌞

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47debb2a85911f49:0x10cce3fcd879dd46!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this nature park offers stunning views of the cliffs and sea, with peaceful walks and access to a pebble beach. They also highlight the convenient and reasonably priced parking, along with clean restrooms. Others mention the cafe provides good coffee, gourmet toasties, and other refreshments.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** 473G+X8, Samphire Road, Dover, CT17 9FL [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.1043317%2C1.2733023)

**Category** Beaches & Coastline

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (1,432 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Outdoor

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Dover

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★ 4.7 (1,432 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.samphirehoe.com/uk/visit-us/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01304 225649](tel:01304225649)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Dover

**Postcode** CT17 9FL

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Samphire Hoe Beach?

Samphire Hoe Beach is open Mon–Sun 7am–6:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Samphire Hoe Beach any good?

Samphire Hoe Beach is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,432 Google reviews.

### Is Samphire Hoe Beach dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Samphire Hoe Beach.

### Is Samphire Hoe Beach good for children?

Yes, Samphire Hoe Beach is listed as good for children.

### Is Samphire Hoe Beach indoors or outdoors?

Samphire Hoe Beach is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Samphire Hoe Beach suitable for?

Samphire Hoe Beach suits all ages.

### Is Samphire Hoe Beach wheelchair accessible?

Samphire Hoe Beach has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### Is there parking at Samphire Hoe Beach?

Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

### How do I contact Samphire Hoe Beach?

Call Samphire Hoe Beach on +44 1304 225649.

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