Dover

Properties and events in Dover

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13th century Chanter's Chapel ruins, Three Kings Yard.

The Chanters House, 11 Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9DX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Visitor Centre, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, Kent, CT14 0BF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Blessed Mary of Walmer, Church Street, Walmer, Kent, CT14 7RX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Opposite Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BA
In person
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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

149 St. Richards Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9LD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

318 Dover Road, Walmer, Kent, CT14 7NX
In person
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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

St Alphege Road, Charlton, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PU
In person
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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

2 Lower Mill Lane, Deal, Kent, CT14 9AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

The remains of Chitty's Steam Mill are to be seen in this private garden.

CWGC Tours 2025 - Dover (St James's) Cemetery

Old Charlton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2QQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Dover (St James's) Cemetery.

Deal Angling Club

13 The Marina, Deal, Kent, CT14 6NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Victoria Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BA
In person
Book on day

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

Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A refurbished chapel building, originally built as two chapels in 1856.

Deal Masonic Hall

Deal Masonic Hall, Sondes Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BW
In person
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A rare chance to see inside the world of Freemasonry.

Deal Museum

Deal Museum, 22 St. Georges Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6BA
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Victoria Parade, Deal, Kent, CT14 7BP
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

The Bursary, Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Cruise Terminal Entrance,, Lord Warden Square, Dover, Kent, CT17 9EQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and discover the Dover Marina Station at Dover’s Western Docks

Dover Roman Painted House

New Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AJ
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Pre-booking not required

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

Port Zone, Willingdon Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 2JX
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Adrian Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AT
In person
Pre-booking not required

A tour of the church & grounds explaining its 200 year old history