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Visit - South East

From the most famous date in English history at Battle Abbey to Dover Castle's darkly atmospheric secret wartime tunnels, English Heritage in the South East offers so many great places to visit.

Dover Castle

The Key to England

Battle Abbey

The site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings

Osborne

Queen Victoria's family home

Upcoming Events

  • Castle Quest
    Sat 16 – Sun 24 February 2019 10am – 4pm daily Carisbrooke Castle

  • Castle Quest
    Sat 16 – Sun 24 February 2019 10am – 4pm daily Dover Castle
  • Children dressed as Norman knights play in the ruins of Battle Abbey.

    Normans & Saxons!
    Mon 18 - Fri 22 Feb 2019 10am-3pm 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

  • Secrets & Spies
    Mon 18 - Fri 22 Feb 2019 10am-3pm Dover Castle

South East England Travel

  • A Weekend in Kent

    Home to some of the most impressive historic sites in the country, the 'Garden of England' offers award-winning beaches, seaside towns, ancient marshes and the famous white chalk cliffs. Perfect to explore on a short break.

  • Walking Guide: Dover to Deal via Walmer

    This 10 mile walk offers panoramic views of the English Channel. Three mighty coastal forts stand on the route, from the medieval "Key to England" at Dover to Henry VIII's defences of Walmer and Deal.

  • Spotlight On Osborne

    Open the doors to the once private world of Queen Victoria and her family at Osborne. Victoria’s holiday home remains largely untouched, providing intimate details of royal life during the 19th century.

  • Days Out Without a Car

    Planning a day trip this summer doesn’t have to mean getting in the car. Many of our historic places can be visited by public transport, by bike, on foot - or a mixture.

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