About
Shakespeare Beach, located in Dover, Kent, is a charming, relatively secluded beach offering a peaceful retreat with stunning views of the English Channel. This pebble beach is named after the nearby Shakespeare Cliff and provides a great spot for a day out with your dog. Here’s what you can expect when visiting Shakespeare Beach with your furry friend:
Dog Access and Rules
Are dogs allowed on Shakespeare Beach? Yes, dogs are allowed year-round with no restrictions, making it an ideal spot for a visit in any season.
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Things To See & Do
Shakespeare Beach is a stretch of shingle beach to the west of Dover Harbour Admiralty Pier to the white chalk of Shakespeare Cliff.
The beach is nicer at the cliff’s end, and at low tide, you can explore the rock pools and beachcombing under the cliffs.
The beach is well known to swimmers as swimming the Channel from Shakespeare Beach is the shortest distance between the UK and France.
Access and Facilities
The beach has no facilities or easy parking. You can park at Samphire Hoe to the west and take the coast path or find a space on the streets where you then have walkways under the A20 and a bridge over the railway.
