Reculver Towers is the remains of a 12th century church, which is located on the remains of Roman…read moreand Saxon buildings. The Towers themselves are perched on the top of a large cliff, which has been heavily eroded in the past and is the reason why there are only partial remains of the church left standing. Due to its location on the north coast, the towers lend themselves to some lovely photographs with the sunset to their rear and the sea to one side. There is a large stony beach at the base of the cliffs, which is ideal for dog walking rather than bathing, as the Thames Estuary leaves it somewhat muddy. Also be aware that the tide can come rather far in at certain times of the year, partially cutting off some areas at the base of the cliffs!! There are reputed to be a decent number of fossils to be found along the beach, especially following storms, though me and the dog have never found anything exciting. There is ample parking in the vicinity of the towers, good paths suitable for wheelchairs and buggies along the cliff top. There is also a pub very close by and a small shop/amusements arcade associated with the nearby caravan park. All in all, a nice place for a picnic or for a stroll.

A beautiful area to have a picnic on a sunny day. About 3k walk from Herne Bay. Not easily…read moreaccessible by public transport. Very good toilet facilities though, which is important on a picnic! Worth a visit if you're in the area, as it really is a beautiful spot.

I thought the Grand Shaft, was Grand. Built between 1806 and 1809. We got the local bus to drop us…read moreoff at the top, and we walked down. What a great piece of history. Not open every day, check out the Facebook site for up to date info.

The Grand shaft was built to allow easy access for soldiers in the Napoleonic times from the…read morebarracks to the seafront. It incorporates a triple staircases in one so that if you are going down and someone is climbing up you will not meet each other or even be aware that you have passed them. This well worth a visit as there are some lovely walk to be had at the top of the shaft. Although the old barracks have all gone you can still see where they stood.

Very striking eighteenth and nineteenth century defences of Dover built to protect it against the…read moreFrench. Difficult to access without prior appointment so look out for the open days. Stunning architecture once you;re inside; huge dry moats, gunnery emplacements bastions etc and the remains of the twin of the Roman lighthouse that stands over at the castle. Bring a torch and be prepared for a general lack of health and safety measures. Great fun!

From the owner: Les grands hommes de Calais Récemment restauré, ce bronze, commandé par la ville en 1885 à…read morel'artiste Auguste Rodin, rend hommage au courage des six notables calaisiens qui se dévouèrent pour livrer les clés de la cité assiégée par les Anglais en 1347. Depuis peu, le Musée des Beaux Arts propose des visites autour de cette oeuvre ainsi que de sa restauration.

From the owner: Musiciens bienvenus Ce bar de la place du Minck affiche une décoration marine claire et réussie,…read moreconférant à l'endroit espace et tranquillité. Il est possible de déjeuner tous les jours de la semaine sauf le vendredi, la carte proposée se constitue essentiellement de plats régionaux et de poissons. Petit détail de taille, des instruments de musique sont à disposition de tous les mélomanes.

Great memorial facility! Free to enter and very nice and friendly people that work here. There…read moreare a bunch of nice things to see inside as well as a few large items like status and planes outside. The view is also amazing. The facility is small but worth a stop. Use it as a nice place to stop and use the restroom while learning some history and paying respects.

Situated on the outskirts of the village of Capel-le-Ferne between Dover and Folkestone, this…read morereally is a must see place for those interested in our military history. The central point is that of a statue of an RAF pilot looking out over the skies towards France, with the statue itself situated in the centre of 3 paths, which when you see them from a height actually represent the three blades of a propeller. The whole site feels quiet and respectful, and like all war memorials is extremely moving.