Dover. The Key to the Kingdom, Guided Walk
Dover Museum, Market Square, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PH
Dover is a very well known name, mainly for the White Cliffs and the incredible Castle facing France, ready to defend our small island. Unfortunately most people know it through getting on a ferry to enjoy a Continental holiday – but never stop to enjoy the many layers of our island history from the forming of the White Cliffs and therefore an international port to the many visits of Kings and Queens, their marriages and their deaths and the legacies they leave.
For example, Henry VIII kept his personal yacht/warship in the harbour ready to face his main rival and Charles II returned from 24 years in exile after Cromwell was defeated, bringing with him a much loved spaniel ….
Two hours is not long enough to tell all the stories, but a good start to understand the role Dover had – and still has – in England’s history.
And then there is James Bond ….
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1100-1300
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1100-1300
Location & directions
Dover Museum, Market Square, Dover, Kent, CT16 1PH
- Directions:
- Meet outside Dover Museum 15 mins from Dover Priory Station, 10 minutes from Bus station, 10 minutes from sea. Well signposted.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Use the two links below to book the two walks:
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dover-the-key-to-the-kingdom-tickets-1990714569867
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dover-the-key-to-the-kingdom-tickets-1989821932966
- Booking opens:
- 24 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
A gentle stroll through streets on pavements through Dover
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s)
