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From the first footsteps of Roman power in Britain to the seat of regional government during the Cold War, discover 2000 years of history in Kent with English Heritage.
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Learn Along with us: Operation Dynamo
Learn along with us as we explore the story of Operation Dynamo and understand how Dover Castle played a role in this heroic rescue.
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Get tips and advice from Minecraft experts. Then, ready your pick-axe and try your hand at building your very own block-based fortress.
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"Don't forget the turnip this Halloween" says English Heritage
Amid fears of a pumpkin shortage this Halloween, English Heritage is calling on people to rediscover the original carved decoration, the humble turnip and the original 'roots of Halloween. By way of inspiration, English Heritage has installed a number of ghoulishly carved turnips at Dover Castle as part of its week of half-term Halloween events taking place across the country this October.
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Which is the best English Heritage site to take your family on a day out? That's the question we posed to our Facebook followers, and hundreds of you got in touch to tell us about your favourite English Heritage places.
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The Sergeant Major's House, Dover Castle, Kent
Situated inside the castle's historic walls, this spacious and elegant four-storey Georgian building has its own grounds with captivating views over the town and out to France.
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Explore nine of our favourite coastal routes and visit English Heritage sites along the way.
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With all history GCSEs now requiring a study of the historic environment, we've put together a list of our top sites to support GCSE study. With free access to all of these sites when booked in advance, dedicated GCSE resources, and downloadable hazard information to help with risk assessments, choosing a site and planning your visit is easy and stress free.
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A brief history and description of Hadleigh Castle, built in the 13th century and later a favourite retreat of Edward III.