Kent's history during the wars is certainly rather extensive, being on the forefront of England's coast. Head out on this day itinerary across Kent to learn more about local life and how Kent impacted the wider war effort.
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Day 1 - Stop 1 - Spitfire & Hurricane Museum - AM - 2 hours
Sitting next to former international airport Manston, this museum is dedicated to preserving history of the War, with a display of the two iconic planes - the Spitfire and Hurricane, as well as rafts of artefacts that paint the picture of Ramsgate during the war.
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Day 1 - Stop 2 - The Coastguard, St Margaret's - PM - 2 hours
Right on the coast is this brightly coloured Shepherd Neame pub that serves up all of the pub classics.
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Day 1 - Stop 3 - Battle of Britain Memorial - PM - 2 hours
Right on top of the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone, this incredibly moving site is in honour of all those who fought primarily in the Battle of Britain in the skies, but covers a range of wartime history. Immerse yourself in the experience of being in a Spitfire in the Scramble Experience.
