Reculver Towers is the remains of a 12th century church, which is located on the remains of Roman…read moreand Saxon buildings. The Towers themselves are perched on the top of a large cliff, which has been heavily eroded in the past and is the reason why there are only partial remains of the church left standing. Due to its location on the north coast, the towers lend themselves to some lovely photographs with the sunset to their rear and the sea to one side. There is a large stony beach at the base of the cliffs, which is ideal for dog walking rather than bathing, as the Thames Estuary leaves it somewhat muddy. Also be aware that the tide can come rather far in at certain times of the year, partially cutting off some areas at the base of the cliffs!! There are reputed to be a decent number of fossils to be found along the beach, especially following storms, though me and the dog have never found anything exciting. There is ample parking in the vicinity of the towers, good paths suitable for wheelchairs and buggies along the cliff top. There is also a pub very close by and a small shop/amusements arcade associated with the nearby caravan park. All in all, a nice place for a picnic or for a stroll.

A beautiful area to have a picnic on a sunny day. About 3k walk from Herne Bay. Not easily…read moreaccessible by public transport. Very good toilet facilities though, which is important on a picnic! Worth a visit if you're in the area, as it really is a beautiful spot.

I thought the Grand Shaft, was Grand. Built between 1806 and 1809. We got the local bus to drop us…read moreoff at the top, and we walked down. What a great piece of history. Not open every day, check out the Facebook site for up to date info.

The Grand shaft was built to allow easy access for soldiers in the Napoleonic times from the…read morebarracks to the seafront. It incorporates a triple staircases in one so that if you are going down and someone is climbing up you will not meet each other or even be aware that you have passed them. This well worth a visit as there are some lovely walk to be had at the top of the shaft. Although the old barracks have all gone you can still see where they stood.

Very striking eighteenth and nineteenth century defences of Dover built to protect it against the…read moreFrench. Difficult to access without prior appointment so look out for the open days. Stunning architecture once you;re inside; huge dry moats, gunnery emplacements bastions etc and the remains of the twin of the Roman lighthouse that stands over at the castle. Bring a torch and be prepared for a general lack of health and safety measures. Great fun!

This windmill dates back to 1845…read more It has been restored and is occasionally open to the public. On the open days the owners will explain the working sof the mill and it's history.

When visiting Dover, obviously, the White Cliffs are king…read more That being said, there's significant World War history attached to the Channelside town. There's the Dover Marine War Memorial (Marine Station in the Western Docks), British Legion War Memorial (on the promenade), and this beautiful, must-see memorial (also on the prom). The main words read: "Es flogen gegen England" ... German for "It flew against England." Its claim to fame is the memorial is armored plating, and gives the dates shells were fired from a long range gun at Sangatte (a township in the Pas-de-Calais district, on the northern coast of France on the English Channel). Erected by the Dover Harbour Board in 1954, it reads: "PRESENTED TO THE TOWN OF DOVER / BY THE BRITISH LEGION, CALAIS BRANCH Section of armoured plating dismantled from one of the German long range guns at Sangatte, Calais. The 84 rounds recorded formed part of the 2226 shells fired from these batteries at the harbour and town of Dover during the period 1940 to 1944. " It has a perfect location ... right off the promenade, overlooking the water, just a stone's throw from the deep, pebbled beach on Dover's Outer Harbour. To me, it joins the White Cliffs as a must-see while in Dover!

Quick historical tour and history of the Westgate and its defense technology from 1400 years agoread more

One of the iconic landmarks of Canterbury, the old West Gate stands at the west end of the High…read moreStreet, beside the River Stour. Generations of medieval pilgrims passed under the gatehouse arch on their way to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Road traffic now flows through the arch-it's a bit of an eye-opener to see a modern coach navigate the narrow opening. The West Gate was built by Archbishop Sudbury to replace an earlier Roman gate through the city walls. The west Gate was finished in 1380, but in the following year, Sudbury himself met a violent end at the hands of rebellious peasants during Wat Tyler's Peasant's Revolt. For many years the West Gate served as the town prison, connected by a walkway to the police station next door. Above the portcullis slot is a condemned cell', where prisoners awaiting execution were held. A bronze 18th-century medallion was found beneath the floorboards of the prison floor during recent repairs. The upper floor of the gatehouse is given over to a small West Gate Museum. Here will find armor and weapons used by defenders of Canterbury from the medieval period to World War 2 . Children can dress up in replica armor, and see the old prison cells within the gatehouse tower.

A really interesting place to visit. The house is full of…read morehistorical objects from all over the world. The gardens are big with a variety of amazing plants. The museum hosts lots of artifacts from Powell Cottons adventures across Africa and Asia. It also contains a large collection of different specimens of animals. Children are invited to participate in fact finding questionnaires.

Great memorial facility! Free to enter and very nice and friendly people that work here. There…read moreare a bunch of nice things to see inside as well as a few large items like status and planes outside. The view is also amazing. The facility is small but worth a stop. Use it as a nice place to stop and use the restroom while learning some history and paying respects.

Situated on the outskirts of the village of Capel-le-Ferne between Dover and Folkestone, this…read morereally is a must see place for those interested in our military history. The central point is that of a statue of an RAF pilot looking out over the skies towards France, with the statue itself situated in the centre of 3 paths, which when you see them from a height actually represent the three blades of a propeller. The whole site feels quiet and respectful, and like all war memorials is extremely moving.