Wanstone Rediscovered
Wanstone Battery, Reach Road, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6HY
Consisting of the Wanstone Battery and the Battle of Britain Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery D2, it was the largest gun battery ever built in Britain. Buried and covered in vegetation for many years, an urgent, volunteer-led project began in July 2022 to conserve the site. Visitors will be able to see the site and all the archaeological and conservation work which has taken place so far, including the emplacement of 'Jane', one of the Wanstone 15-inch guns. This is a free event; normal parking charges apply.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1500
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1000-1500
Location & directions
Wanstone Battery, Reach Road, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, Dover, Kent, CT15 6HY
- Directions:
- Access will be from our additional parking field off Upper Road, 2km northeast of the main White Cliffs car park, which now has an all-weather surface. The car park and access routes to the site will be clearly advertised on open days and via the website.
- Contact on day:
- Jon Barker
- Telephone number:
- +441304207326
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The site has been inaccessible for many years and is not normally open to the public. Surfaces may be uneven and slippery. The nearest facilities are located via a 1km walk to the nearby South Foreland Lighthouse.
Additional information
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
