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

The Grand Shaft staircase will be open Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September 2025 for self-guided walks up and down the unique and fascinating triple helix staircase hidden inside Dover's white Cliffs.

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Dover (St James's) Cemetery, led by on of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

Freemasonry has been part of Dover’s story since the 18th century. This open day offers a chance to look inside the Masonic Hall, tour the lodge room, learn about more about freemasonry and its through displays and the opportunity to speak to Masons

Wanstone Battery is a time capsule from the darkest days of the Second World War. Now the subject of an exciting community archaeological project funded by the National Lottery and the National Trust, visit an area not usually open to the public.

A rare opportunity to explore Fort Burgoyne and discover more about the site’s history and it’s diverse range of wildlife. Parade ground, stables, and terreplein will be available to explore. Tours of restricted access areas bookable on the day

The tour will visit the School Museum and Chapel and other sites on the campus which illustrate the history of this unique English boarding school.

Explore the old Admiralty Generating Station on this guided tour in Dover Eastern Dock.

St Mary's is Dover's civic church. It is a Saxon/Norman foundation largely rebuilt in 1843 with original arches and columns reinstated.

Dover’s Western Heights fortifications date from the Napoleonic Wars and from the 1860s. This is an opportunity to tour the rarely seen road tunnel and defensive gun rooms of the North Entrance with a guide and experience this unique site.

Join Andy Rayner, from the Western Heights Preservation Society, on a walking tour around two of the 19th Century gun batteries, built on the Heights

A wander through a unique historic town, with local Greeters sharing the stories of the many, many events and people that left legacies never to be forgotten.

Discover old building stones and wild plants as we walk through Dover; ascend steps to the top of the White Cliffs where we will look at the herbs and wildlife of chalk grassland. Stunning views to sea and hear about the aspiring UNESCO Cross-channel

The story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.

St Margaret’s Church is the largest and best preserved Norman church in Canterbury Diocese. This unusual example of an aisled early Norman church has fine arches, exquisite carvings and plentiful examples of medieval graffiti.

Built in 1665, Maison Dieu House began as the home and office of the Agent Victualler, who was in charge of the Dover Victualling Yard

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's Forgotten Cavalry 1863-1914 by Andy Rayner

Experience this impressive listed building and its remarkable acoustic. Hear fine recordings of choral, organ & instrumental music, and the church’s Bevington organ. Explore with a walkaround guide, and enjoy coffee / tea and home-made cakes.

Visitors may enter the chapel of St Edmund, and see the interior of this small but unique 800 year old building. They will be met by a guide.

Discover a 13th-century chapel and hall of a ‘Commandery’ of Knights Hospitallers. Discover the building’s rich history, from its monastic origins to later use as a farmhouse.

A walk along the Rover Dour exploring some of the industries, both on or close by The River Dour, that, once, helped make Dover prosper.

A virtual pub crawl up the London Road with photographs past and present

St Andrew's church is a much loved ancient parish church situated in a beautiful spot nestled behind the Buckland Mill Village site

A short talk on the second Century Roman Ruins that can be found within Dover Library and their relation the in the wider context of Romano Dubris (Dover)

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.

Enjoy a fascinating and richly illustrated talk on Queen Elizabeth I's Progress through East Kent in the summer of 1573, which included a stay in Dover and a birthday banquet in Canterbury on her 40th birthday.

Discover the recently restored Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) and over 800 years of stories -from medieval pilgrims to Dover Town Hall. Find out about the architecture and design of this incredible building.

Explore the latest Landmark Trust property, in Dover’s historic Maison Dieu

Explore the new history trail being launched at Archcliffe Fort, home of the Emmaus Charity - located here since 1996 the fort has it's origins back to Henry VIII in 1539 with modifications through to the Second World War.

A fun day for families. Come and explore the history of Dover businesses and vehicles through a museum quiz and treasure hunt aimed at all ages – for the very young, mums and dads and grandparents.

St Martin’s Church was built in 1901, then known as the tin church because it had a corrugated iron roof. It continues as the parish church for Elms Vale and Maxton. Now modern and inclusive with a bright interior and a community garden.

Join a guided walk at Samphire Hoe to discover the fascinating history of the area – Shakespeare Cliff a People’s History.

Tour of the historic church, first built in 1868, and rebuilt in 1987 after a fire

Step inside this rare 13th-century chapel and hall, once home to the Knights Hospitallers, and discover its remarkable medieval features. Only open during Heritage Open Days.

Explore Dover’s Western Heights! Discover fascinating fortifications, enjoy spectacular views and get involved with the Conservation In Action van as we reveal more about our Reaching Greater Heights Project.