Richborough
Castle
Sandwich CT13 9JW Tel: 01304 612013
Description:
This fort dates back to AD43
Location:
1.5 miles north of Sandwich (south east Kent) off A257
Rail Sandwich 2 miles.
Opening Times:
22 Mar- 31 Oct daily 10-6 (or dusk in Oct)
Admission Prices:
Adults £2 Children £1 Conc £1.50 EH
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Rochester Castle
ME1 1SX Tel: 01634 402276
Description
Built on the Roman city wall, this Norman bishop's castle
was a vital royal stronghold
Location:
By Rochester Bridge, A2, junction 1 of M2 or junction 2 of
M25. Rail: Rochester .5 mile
Opening Times:
Apr-Sep 10-6 Oct-Mar 10-4
Admission Prices:
Adults £2.60 Children £1.30 conc £2.00
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Roman Painted House
New Street, CT17 9AJ Tel: 01304 203279
Description:
This extremely old Roman building (with underground
central heating) is preserved inside a capsule. Famous frescos and
Roman Dover exhibits
Location:
Dover. Carpark. Rail: Dover
Opening Times:
Easter-Oct 10-5. Events all year, call for details
Disabled Access
Partial
Admission Prices:
Adults £2 Children 80p
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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Tel: 01797 363256
Description:
The line runs from Hythe (near Folkestone) to Dungerness
with several stops in between. It is the smallest gauge railway in
the world. It also has the largest collection of working steam
engines in the UK. At peak times there is one train every 45 mins
Location:
The railway runs along the Kent coast and you can board at
any station on route, but is recommended to use Hythe or Dungerness
for the full ride.
Opening Times:
Mar-Oct. Also a special santa train
Admission Prices:
Depends on journey - call
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RSPB Nature Reserve
TN29 9PN Tel: 01797 320588
Description:
Large coastal wildlife reserve. Has visitor centre with
telescopes and 1.5 mile nature trail.--
Location:
Off Lydd to Dungerness Road, 1m SE of Lydd
Opening Times:
Daily not Tuesday's
Admission Prices:
Adults £2 Children 50p
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Royal
Engineers Museum
Gilligham, ME4 4UG Tel: 01634 406397
Description:
The story and memorabilia of the Royal Engineers,
worldwide
Location:
From M2 or A2 take Gilligham exit. The museum is between
Gilligham & Chatham and I'm told it is well sign posted. There is
a free car park. There is a rail station at Gilligham
Opening Times:
Mon-Thur 10-56 Sat and Sun 11.30-5
Admission Prices:
Adults £3 Children £1.50
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