Historical Sites & Buildings
Battle of
Britain Memorial
New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent
Tel: 01303 249292
Stone figure of a pilot in contemplative mood stands as a
pemanent tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served
their country so unselfishly in her hour of need.
Deal
Castle
Tel: 01304 372762
Deal Castle is one of the finest artillery works in England;
this fortress once carried 119 guns. Now in the care of English
Heritage, this castle offers exciting battlements, dark passages
and a huge basement to explore.
Dover
Castle
Tel: 01304 211067
Known as the 'Key to England' the castle boasts 2000 years of
history and includes a Roman Lighthouse and a Saxon Church. Enjoy a
Hidden Dover Castle tour or enter the Secret Wartime Tunnels deep
beneath the famous White Cliffs.
Dover Town Hall
A magnificent suite of four beautiful historic rooms to seat
from 10 to 500 guests, Dover Town Hall is a unique historical
setting for special occasions and popular venue for civil marriage
ceremonies.
Richborough
Roman Fort & Amphitheatre
Sandwich, Kent
Tel: 01304 612013
An English Heritage site. The impressive ruins of the Roman
Township at Richborough mark the point from which the Romans
launched their successful invasion of Britain in 43AD.
Roman Painted House
New Street, Dover, Kent
Tel: 01304 203279
Finely preserved Roman hotel (1800 years old) with unique wall
paintings, heating systems and many display panels on Roman
Dover.
Sandwich Guildhall
Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent
Tel: 01304 617197
Built during the reign of Elizabeth I, The Guildhall has been
enlarged and modified in recent times. Tours of the building
include visits to the Ancient Court Room, Council Chamber and
Mayor's Parlour.
South
Foreland Lighthouse
The Front, St. Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent
Tel: 01304 852463
South Foreland Lighthouse is the highlight of the White Cliffs.
Steeped in history. Visits are by guided tour. The best view is
from the balcony which offers a 360 degree panorama of East Kent
and the English Channel.
The Grand Shaft
Tel: 01304 201066
A unique triple staircase, winding round a central light-well,
dropping 140 feet through the cliffs. Built during the Napoleonic
Wars to link the Harbour to the barracks on Western Heights. Only
open to groups by strict prior arrangement
Walmer
Castle & Gardens
Kingsdown Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent
Tel: 01304 364288
This castle, now in the care of English Heritage, was built in
1540 as part of Henry VIII's chain of coastal defences.
Contact
Old Town Gaol, Biggin Street, Dover CT16 1DL
Tel: 01304 205108 Fax: 01304 245409
Email: tic@doveruk.com
Tourism website: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
