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Deal Castle has stood since the 16th century when it was built by Henry VIII to defend our shores from the threat of invasion. Its huge low‐lying bastions were cleverly built in the shape of a Tudor Rose not to look pretty, but so that the curves…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

Today, you can experience life as it was lived by the 700 personnel based here in the worst days of the World War II. Relive the drama as a wounded pilot is taken into the underground hospital to fight for his life and see the Command Centre…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

The spirit of Napoleon's nemesis and the victor of Waterloo still lives on at this former coastal artillery fort. The 'Iron Duke' preferred unsophisticated furnishings and the campaign‐bed on which he slept with its original horsehair mattress and bedding remains on display as a testament…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

Explore the Secret Wartime Tunnel hidden deep beneath Dover Castle. Tour the underground hospital and military Command Centre where the evacuation of Dunkirk was planned and let sight, sound and smells recreate the atmosphere of the castle's war years. See also the 1216 Siege experience, The…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the Napoleonic Wars onwards.They stand up to 40 feet 12m high with two floors and typically had a garrison of one officer…
Distance: 11.5 miles away

An imposing 12th‐century landmark, twin towers and the walls of a Roman fort. Reculver Roman Fort was the first of a series of forts built to protect the south east coast. Although half the fort has now been washed away by the sea the walls survive.…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

A Roman fort was built in the 3rd century AD at Richborough. Inside the fort is a large cross of masonry resting on a deep foundation which formerly supported a large monument faced with marble and adorned with bronze statues erected A.D. 80‐90, probably commemorating the conquest of…
Distance: 9.7 miles away

This is one of many artillery towers that formed part of a chain of strongholds across the Kent coast to resist Napoleon. Please call 01304 211067 for opening times. .…
Distance: 11.7 miles away

As part of our work of hospitality we welcome the public to view the ancient monastic buildings and beautiful gardens. In these guided tours visitors are given an explanation of the historic background to this ancient site.Those who come to the abbey for historic tours of the ancient…
Distance: 10.4 miles away

The Roman Painted House, the finest Roman House on show in Britain, was discovered by Kent Archaelogical Rescue Unit. Twenty‐five years of excavation across ancient Dover by the Unit have uncovered 50 major structures. The Painted House was the best preserved and is now a major…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded in AD 597 by St Augustine. Originally created as a burial place for the Anglo‐Saxon kings of Kent, it is part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, along with the cathedral and St Martin's Church.…
Distance: 2.6 miles away