Coast: Days Out
Attractions Continued
Spitfire Museum, Ramsgate Roman Painted House, Dover
Hornby Visitor Centre, Margate Dungeness National Nature Reserve,
Dungeness
Located in an atmospheric and historic RAF airfield, get
a feel for what flying a real Spitfire was like and view the
beautifully restored Spitfire MK XVI and Hurricane IIC.
www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk
A major Kent archaeological rescue back in the 1970s
dating back to AD200. Featuring five rooms of a major
Roman hotel and addition displays.
www.theromanpaintedhouse.org.uk
Relive the story of Britain’s best-loved toys at this
fantastic day out for the whole family. See fascinating
displays featuring rare products from the Hornby,
Scalextric, Airfix and Corgi archives.
www.hornby.com/uk-en/hornby-visitor-centre
A stark landscape – and Britain’s only official desert
– with an otherworldly beauty, Dungeness is an
unforgettable destination featuring wooden houses,
power stations, lighthouses, gravel pits and unique
wildlife, as well as the largest shingle beach in Europe.
www.dungeness-nnr.co.uk
Wildwood, Herne Bay
Set within 40 acres of beautiful woodland, come
nose-to-nose with British wildlife, past and present,
at Kent’s unique wildlife park that is home to over
200 native animals.
www.wildwoodtrust.org
Shell Grotto, Margate
Explore atmospheric underground passages and
marvel at the walls covered in exquisite mosaic
created with millions of shells at one of the world’s
most mysterious places.
www.shellgrotto.co.uk
Reculver Towers, Herne Bay
Imposing twin towers dating back to the 12th century
that dominate the Herne Bay skyline at the site of one of
the earliest Roman forts built against the Saxon raids,
later to become the site of an Anglo-Saxon monastery
before becoming the parish church.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/
reculver-towers-and-roman-fort/
Samphire Hoe, nr Dover
Unique, tranquil coastal setting created using
4.9million cubic metres of chalk marl from the Channel
Tunnel excavations, this hidden gem has quickly
become one of the world’s rarest habitats and a haven
for wildlife.
www.samphirehoe.com
Deal Castle, Deal
The finest Tudor artillery castle in England, with its
defences, and cannons. Explore the dark passages
that wind through the huge bastions and discover the
castle’s history from interactive exhibitions.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/deal-
castle/ Dover Museum, Dover
White Cliffs of Dover, Dover Battle of Britain Museum, Hawkinge
Whitstable Castle & Gardens, Whitstable The Micro Museum, Ramsgate
Immerse yourself in fascinating objects, models and
original pictures showing the history and archaeology
of Dover, as well as viewing The Dover Bronze Age
Boat, the world's oldest known seagoing boat.
www.dovermuseum.co.uk
A truly iconic English landmark. Delve into the dazzling
white chalk faces and spectacular coastal views that
have been saying ‘farewell’ and ‘hello to’ people
crossing the English Channel for centuries.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-white-cliffs-of-dover
The most important collection of Battle of Britain
artifacts on show in the country. Visitors can savour the
atmosphere of the airfield's past with the landmarks
and buildings that remain.
www.kbobm.org
Wander through the flower-filled gardens, enjoy sea
views, fresh sea air and tour period rooms that show
how the wealthy elite used to live at this splendid late
18th-century castle.
www.whitstablecastle.co.uk/the-castle
Glimpse into our digital history, see vintage computers
and micro electronics and play classic video games at
Kent’s only museum of computing and videogaming
history.
www.themicromuseum.org
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