Emergency:
Phone 999 for urgent medical attention, the fire service, the police or the coast guard.
Location:
Address of Chalets 67 and 68 (Sat Nav use - Kingsdown Park Holiday Village, Upper Street CT14 8EU)
Chalet 67, Kingsdown Park Holiday Village, Upper Street, Kingsdown, nr Deal, Kent CT14 8EU
Chalet 68, Kingsdown Park Holiday Village, Upper Street, Kingsdown, nr Deal, Kent CT14 8EU
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Directions:
By road:
From the M20/A20 (including the Channel Tunnel and Port of Dover)
Follow the A20 along Dover sea front to the roundabout at ferry port entrance. Take the second exit (A2 Canterbury), then at the roundabout at the top of the hill take the third exit (A258 Deal). When you pass through Ringwould just after the 5 Bells Pub turn right for Kingsdown (sign "Holiday Village"). As you enter Kingsdown turn sharp left down "The Rise" until you reach the junction with "Upper Street". Turn left and take the first right into an entrance with a tourist sign opposite. Follow the road round (10 mph max) and drive up the hill into the main car park. There is a map at the holiday park entrance to locate our chalets - cars are not allowed in the holiday park so grab a luggage trolley.
Follow the A20 along Dover sea front to the roundabout at ferry port entrance. Take the second exit (A2 Canterbury), then at the roundabout at the top of the hill take the third exit (A258 Deal). When you pass through Ringwould just after the 5 Bells Pub turn right for Kingsdown (sign "Holiday Village"). As you enter Kingsdown turn sharp left down "The Rise" until you reach the junction with "Upper Street". Turn left and take the first right into an entrance with a tourist sign opposite. Follow the road round (10 mph max) and drive up the hill into the main car park. There is a map at the holiday park entrance to locate our chalets - cars are not allowed in the holiday park so grab a luggage trolley.
From the M2/A2:
Follow the A2 past Canterbury to Dover. At the roundabout just after the Petrol Staion/Macdonalds take the second exit (A2 Dover). At the next roundabout take the first exit (A258 Deal). When you pass through Ringwould just after the 5 Bells Pub turn right for Kingsdown (sign "Holiday Village"). As you enter Kingsdown turn sharp left down "The Rise" until you reach the junction with "Upper Street". Turn left and take the first right into an entrance with a tourist sign opposite. Follow the road round (10 mph max) and drive up the hill into the main car park. There is a map at the holiday park entrance to locate our chalets - cars are not allowed in the holiday park so grab a luggage trolley.
By rail:
There are railway stations at Dover, Walmer and Deal all connecting with London. There are some high speed services available from London St. Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Ashford International. Bicycles can normally be carried with the permission of the train guard.
By bus:
National Express coaches operate a frequent service to Dover. There is a bus service from Deal to Kingsdown.
By air:
Heathrow and Gatwick both provide bus/train services into London and various car hire services.
By Sea:
P&O, DFDS and Irish ferries link from Dover port to Calais and Dunkerque on a regular basis.
Eating out:
The Kings Head (Kingsdown)
Within walking distance and in the centre of the village on Upper Street. Tel: 01304 373915
The Zetland Arms (Kingsdown)
Right down on the beach - amazing location. Tel: 01304 370114
The Rising Sun (Kingsdown)
On the way to the beach and highly recommended. Tel. 01304 373983
Mrs Knotts Tea Room (South Foreland Lighthouse)
Tel: 0344 800 1895 (local call rates apply)
St. Margaret's Bay Tea Hut
No contact but its by the beach - you can't miss it
Take aways:
Middle Street Fish Bar (Deal)
Take away highly aclaimed fish and chips or eat in the fish and chip restaurant behind the shop. Tel 01304 364738
Crystal Gardens (Walmer)
Chinese takeaway near sea front. Tel: 01304 381279
Saffron (Walmer)
Indian takeaway near sea front. Tel: 01304 382292
Dial a Pizza (Deal)
Pizza takeaway that will deliver to Kingsdown. Tel: 01304 366339
Shopping:
In addition to the excellent shops in Kingsdown there are supermarkets at: