Dover
Properties and events in Dover
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13th century Chanter's Chapel ruins, Three Kings Yard.
The ruins of a small medieval building situated behind 'Chanters House', probably built as a Merchant's house around 1280, with existing features including doorways, windows, fireplaces and wall niches. Walls include Kent flintwork & Caen limestone.
Archive Access Days
The Kent Mining Museum will not only be open every day of the Heritage Open Days week, but visitors will be able to get a closer look at some special items from the archives, such as the original Betteshanger Kent NUM banner!
Blessed Mary of Walmer
Dating back to the 12th century, this delightful church contains six funerary hatchments, including that of The Duke of Wellington who worshipped there.
Captain's Garden, Deal Castle
Historically this was an ornamental and a kitchen garden for the Captain of Deal Castle, a very prestigious post in its time. For years neglected, it is now being brought back into use.
Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist
This unusual design in a free version of the Romanesque style has a west front of unusual design which recalls some entertainment buildings of its period.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart
The only remaining part of the Convent of the Visitation, this Grade II listed chapel was designed in 1881 in Gothic style by Peter Paul Pugin and Cuthbert Pugin, but not completed until 1890.
Charlton Church St Peter and St Paul
An exhibition will focus on the life and work of James Brooks, the influential architect who designed Charlton Church. Wander around the church and admire the beauty, grandeur and simplicity of Brooks' design.
Chitty's Mill
The remains of Chitty's Steam Mill are to be seen in this private garden.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Dover (St James's) Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Dover (St James's) Cemetery.
Deal Angling Club
Originally built for the RNLI in 1883 as the North Deal lifeboat station, it is now the base for the Deal Angling Club.
Deal Castle Architecture Tour
A special tour of the castle, by a member of the English Heritage team, which will focus on its architecture, why it is there and how it was built.
Deal Cemetery Chapel
A refurbished chapel building, originally built as two chapels in 1856.
Deal Masonic Hall
A rare chance to see inside the world of Freemasonry.
Deal Museum
The Deal museum portrays the changing history of Deal, Walmer and the surrounding area, and is packed to the rafters with fascinating glimpses into the past with special events happening across the weekends.
Deal Timeball Tower
Discover an iconic Grade II listed building on the seafront, which is a reminder of the importance of the town to the navy in Georgian times.
Dover College | Dover Priory
Ancient Priory of St Martin, was founded in 1130, with building works completing in 1140. Surviving buildings- only Norman refectory in the world still used for its original purpose.
Dover Marine Station & Admiralty Pier
Come and discover the Dover Marina Station at Dover’s Western Docks
Dover Roman Painted House
The Roman Painted House was discovered in 1970 and then excavated by local archaeologists during the following decade. Built in around 200 AD it formed part of the Roman military site in Dover
Dover Transport Museum – Old Park Estate, Then and Now
An illustrated talk on the history of the Old Park Estate and the establishment of the Transport Museum on the site, followed by a tour of the Museum
Dover Unitarian & Free Christian Church
A tour of the church & grounds explaining its 200 year old history