Let’s go fly a kite, up on the Western Heights!

Join us for a joyful day of kite flying, creativity and discovery at Dover’s iconic hilltop fort.

Bring your own kite or make one for free in our drop-in workshops, then watch the skies fill with colour during spectacular displays from the Kent Kite Flyers. Discover traditional Afghan kite-making with master kite makers and learn about the cultural significance of their designs.

There’s plenty more to explore – learn all about the re-introduction of the rare red-billed chough, soaring again in skies over Dover, and step inside the Grand Shaft, open specially for the day. Enjoy refreshments at the Citadel Welcome Centre Café and treat yourself to local ice cream from the Solley’s caterpod.

This is a free, family-friendly event with free parking on site – no booking required. Please note, the main event will take place on Dover Town Council's sports field on Citadel Road, CT17 9DP.

This event is part of English Heritage's Reaching Greater Heights project and Dover District Council's Western Heights Regeneration project.