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

Behind the Scenes With the Collections

Tue 1 Oct 1.30pm - 3pm Dover Castle
1940s and All That

Wed 2 Oct 1.30pm - 3.30pm 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
Shorts Tunnels

Sat 5 Oct 11am - 1.30pm Shorts Tunnels, Rochester
Battle of Hastings

Sat 12 - Sun 13 Oct 2019 10am - 5pm 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

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.