Calling all 1940's history buffs! This overnight trip to Kent's south coast will head into the tunnels of Dover Castle where wounded patients would be hospitalised, to the cliffs above the Channel where the Battle of Britain was fought. Finish your trip by staying overnight in a hotel overlooking the water to look back on what you've learnt.
Accessibility information
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Day 1 - Stop 1 - Dover Castle - Wartime Tunnels AM - 3 hours+
Start your day off at the key to England, Dover Castle. Sitting atop the White Cliffs overlooking Dover, the castle has history right back to the Roman times, but with this itinerary focussing on wartime, the Secret Tunnels under the castle are where you should head as they were barracks in the Napoleonic Wars and hospital during the Second World War,
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Day 1 - Stop 2 - Battle of Britain Memorial - PM - 2 hours
Overlooking the cliffs between Folkestone and Dover is the Battle of Britain Memorial. This 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.
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Day 1 - Stop 3 - The View Hotel - PM - Overnight
After your busy day of soaking up Kent's history, rest your weary head at the View Hotel in Folkestone. Each room is equipped with modern fixtures and of course as it's in the name, there are some which feature spectacular views!
