Western Heights, Dover

Begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, the vast defences of Western Heights were designed to protect Dover from French invasion. The English Heritage properties - part of an extensive network of fortifications - include the North Centre Bastion and Drop Redoubt.
Managed by the Western Heights Preservation Society, pre-booked tours provided by WHPS. For more information, please see: https://doverwesternheights.org/calendar/
Booking not required for a general visit, but tours provided by WHPS will be via pre-booked tours only.
Dover Western Heights is currently involved in a project led by English Heritage with the support of local partners and communities. Reaching Greater Heights is a project that will restore 80 hectares of chalk grassland at Dover Castle and the Western Heights. Along the way, it will uncover ancient earthworks, protect rare wildlife and create new opportunities for people to connect with nature and heritage. Join us on Heritage Open Day to find out more!

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10:00 - 16:00

Sunday 20 September:

10:00 - 1600

Location & directions

Drop Redoubt Rd, Boston, Dover, Kent, CT17 9DZ

Directions:

Road access - Above Dover town on West side of harbour. There is free council-operated parking next to several entrances to the site. There is limited parking on Drop Redoubt Road next to the entrance to the Drop Redoubt, a car park on on North Military Road next to the Detached Bastion, and a car park on South Military Road, next to St Martin's Battery. Bus access - Stagecoach East 93 from Dover town centre Train access - Dover Priory 3⁄4 mile

Contact on day:

Hannah West

Telephone number:

+447432647618

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Drop Redoubt fort is in a steep, cliff-side location and is surrounded by an uneven grass surface. Due to access difficulties, the fort is not suitable for wheelchair access or visitors with limited mobility. There are steps into the fort and steps throughout it. Dogs on leads are welcome but please be aware that the paths around the site take you through land grazed by cattle.

Additional information

Important: Booking not required for a general visit, but tours provided by WHPS will be via pre-booked tours only. https://doverwesternheights.org/calendar/

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