For many centuries south east Kent has provided a Bastion against invasion from Europe. The White Cliffs of Dover have been an inspiration a symbol of defiance and a defensive wall against invaders.This tour examines the history of the area before this country was tethered to Europe by the Channel Tunnel. We offer a selection of sites to visit and can tailor the length of tour to your requirements. Accommodation will be in the Canterbury or Dover area. |
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| Dover Castle - with its imposing Keep, defensive walls, Roman lighthouse, Norman church and museums. We also visit the underground tunnels used in the Second World War as a Headquarters, Hospital and Communications centre. Also the ‘Dumpy complex’ for use by the Government in the Cold war. | ||
| Pegwell Bay - landing site of the Romans and Saxons. The ‘Mystery Port’ a huge complex built in the Great War to ship supplies to the western front. | ||
| Manston Airfield - The Spitfire and Hurricane memorial building at the historic airfield used in both World Wars. Also the Manston Aviation museum. | ||
| Walmer Castle - Home of the Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports. Visit the Gardens and Castle including the preserved room where the Duke of Wellington died. | ||
| Swingate Down - Airfield where the Royal Flying Corps flew to war in August 1914. Site of a Chain Home Radar in the 1939-45 war. Also visit the Bleriot memorial on the landing site of the first cross Channel flight in 1909. | ||
| St Margaret’s at Cliff - Base for some of the great cross Channel guns that could guard the Strait of Dover and bombard the French coast. | ||
| Dover Western Heights - Some of the grandest and least visited fortifications in the UK, Walls, ditches, redoubts and gun sites dating from the Napoleonic era. See the ‘Grand Shaft’ Victorian triple stairway descending the cliffs. | ||
| Samphire Hoe - site of two of the failed Channel tunnel attempts. A man made platform of spoil from the present Channel Tunnel that supports a variety of wildlife and plants. | ||
| Hawkinge Airfield - The Battle of Britain museum with its amazing collection of Aircraft and Aviation artefacts. Visit the cemetery and discover the sad yet inspiring story of a brave Pilot - Tony Woods Scawan. | ||
| Folkestone - The Ghurkha visitor centre and museum (staffed by Ghurkha soldiers) at the Shorncliffe military base. Visit the cemetery where three Victoria Cross holders are buried. | ||
| Capel le Ferne - the Battle of Britain memorial on the cliffs overlooking the Channel. | ||
| Canterbury Cathedral - One of the great Cathedrals of the United Kingdom. | ||
| Ramsgate - Old harbour and Maritime museum. | ||
| NB - Optional guide throughout |