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English Heritage
From the home of the Duke of Wellington at Walmer Castle ( where you can fittingly see a pair of Wellington ' s own boots ), to Down House , the very house where Charles Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species , English Heritage properties across Kent have got plenty of tales to tell . Plus , with history at the cliff top fortress of Dover Castle ranging from the Romans and the Norman Conquest , to World War II and the Cold War , it is an absolute must-see on any historical tour of Kent !
www . english-heritage . org . uk
Mrs Bakers Medway Theatre Company
Home to some of the country ’ s most prolific novelists and artists such as Charles Dickens and Billy Childish , Medway truly is the epitome of avant-garde art and creativity . Offering an experiential taste of Medway ’ s past and present , there ’ s no better place to explore the town ’ s creative flare than with Medway Art Tours . With a range of exclusive , interactive cultural experiences , be led by your very own costumed guide , immerse yourself in the hidden delights of the town , and unveil the secret histories of the area ’ s fascinating past-we ’ ve got great expectations for this one !
www . mrsbakersmedwaytheatrecompany . com
Walk and Learn
Abundant in engrossing history and heritage , charming Canterbury diffuses character with its archaic architecture , cobbled streets , 12th century cathedral and quirky independent shops . So lace up those exploring boots and head out on an adventure to East Kent with Canterbury Guided Tours who bring the vibrancy of the city to life through their entertaining 90-minute walking tours . Either join their daily tour or book a private tour for your group to see the sights and learn some history too !
www . canterburyguidedtours . com
Inspiring Women at the Dockyard
The treasure-filled Historic Dockyard may look somewhat familiar . Not only the heart of Chatham ’ s legendary ship building heritage , the site also doubles as the official filming location for popular TV series ‘ Call the Midwife ’. Step along in famous footsteps as you ’ re led by your very own costumed midwife on the Official Location Tour . Get those pillbox hats at the ready ! Fancy discovering more about some of the real women who have worked around the dockyard ? The Hidden Heroines exhibition tells the untold stories of the valuable roles women played throughout the Dockyard ’ s 400-year history .
thedockyard . co . uk
CHALKUP21 Art & Architecture Trail
Calling all the culture vultures ! Discover 21st century art and architecture at its finest whilst strolling along the Strait of Dover , full of surprises at every turn . Stretching from ‘ The Wing ’ at Capel all the way to delightful Deal Pier , the 17- mile CHALKUP21 trail encompasses the beauty of modern-day coastal architecture . Take a deep breath of fresh seaside air , stretch out those legs and soak in the spectacular sights that are dotted along the way .
chalkup21 . com
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