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.
Upcoming Events
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Night Out In Nature
Wed 19 - Sat 22 June 2024 Walmer Castle and Gardens -
Knights' Tournament at Battle Abbey
Sat 22 Jun - Sun 23 Jun 2024 1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield -
Darwin and the Art of Botany
Sat 22 June 2024 Home of Charles Darwin - Down House -
Romans Return at Richborough Roman Fort
Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jun 2024 Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
Days Out On The Coast In The South East
South East England Travel
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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.
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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.
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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.
Become a member
The South East boasts a huge variety of English Heritage sites from behemoth castles to unique Roman sites and picturesque castles. Make the most of what this region and the rest of the country has to offer with an English Heritage Membership. Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of historic places plus free and discounted entry to our fantastic events.
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