Fort Burgoyne

Dating back to the 1860s, Fort Burgoyne is a Palmerston Fort built to protect Dover from land attack. It’s interesting shape, variety of structures and diverse wildlife makes this a fascinating site to explore.

The parade ground, stables, terreplein and some of the casemates will be available to explore at your leisure. Tours led by our knowledgeable volunteers will be available to book on the day providing access to the lower levels, shooting gallery, chemin de ronde and other usually restricted access areas.

Teas/coffees and cold drinks available from the stables. Fort Burgoyne booklets will also be available to buy for £5 each. Please note- we are a cash only site, no card payments can be taken.

No booking required.

Dogs on leads are welcome but will not be allowed to the lower levels of the Fort- please remember to clean up after your dogs on site.

Disability access:
We welcome all visitors, however, as an scheduled ancient monument we are restricted to the adjustments that can be made. Access to the lower levels and other usually restricted access areas is currently unavailable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility due to steep steps and uneven floors.
Access to the terreplein is via grassed slope- this may not be suitable for some wheelchairs.
Ramps will be in place to help navigate over smaller changes in ground level etc.

Parking:
There is free parking on site.

Public transport:
- Buses on the number 81 and the new Dover Fastrack route r

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

Fort Burgoyne, Fort Burgoyne Road, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5FN

Directions:

Fort Burgoyne Fort Burgoyne Road Guston Dover Kent CT15 5FN Main entrance gates are off of Dover Road opposite Officers View Road.

Contact on day:

Lauren Baker

Telephone number:

+447874888035

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Dogs on leads are welcome but will not be allowed to the lower levels of the Fort - please remember to clean up after your dogs on site.

Additional information

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