# Dover Transport Museum — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.8/5 from 624 Google reviews. Charming transportation museum with old-timey cars, buses & locomotives, plus a model train set. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants/dover-transport-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Dover Transport Museum Whitfield, Kent [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 Kent, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 624 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 6 September 2026 · source: Google Places Charming transportation museum with old-timey cars, buses & locomotives, plus a model train set. Summary via Google ## About Dover Transport Museum Dover Transport Museum houses cars, buses, locomotives and model railways. The museum cafe serves food and homemade cakes. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Dover Transport Museum's own website](http://www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## 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 ## What's nearby - Kingdom Hall next door - Viking Crew 150m away - The Maritime Skills Academy 150m away - Kingdom Pre-School 150m away - Rock Rose 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google 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 **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (624 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Kent Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/664525). [More restaurants in Kent](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (624 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.dovertransportmuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01304 822409](tel:01304822409) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Kent **Plus Code** 9F33572R+57 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Kent Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Call Dover Transport Museum on +44 1304 822409. ## More near Dover Transport Museum ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Holiday Inn Dover ★ 4.1 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/holiday-inn-dover) - [Royal Oak ★ 4.4 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/royal-oak) - [Dovers Restover Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.1 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/dovers-restover-bed-breakfast) - [The West Bank Guest House ★ 4.0 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/hotels/the-west-bank-guest-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [7 Athol Terrace 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/7-athol-terrace-syk1198317) - [Solton Manor 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/solton-manor-syk1111509) - [Dovecote 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/dovecote-syk1111512) - [Sleepy Hollow 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/cottages/sleepy-hollow-syk1063676) ### Campsites nearby - [Hawthorn Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.6 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/camping/hawthorn-farm-caravan-park) - [St Margarets Bay (Formerly St Margaret's) ★ 4.2 · 3.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/st-margarets-bay-formerly-st-margaret-s) - [Coxhill Camping ★ 4.8 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/camping/coxhill-camping) - [Sutton Vale Country Park ★ 4.0 · 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kent/camping/sutton-vale-country-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Dover Transport Museum ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/dover-transport-museum) - [Dover District Leisure Centre ★ 4.3 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/dover-district-leisure-centre) - [Playbase ★ 4.6 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/playbase) - [Gamebase ★ 4.8 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dover/attractions/gamebase)