Kent Hellfire Corner
About this tour
“Hellfire Corner”
For many centuries southeast Kent has provided a Bastion against invasion from Europe. The White Cliffs of Dover have been an inspiration, a symbol of defiance and a defensive wall against invaders. This tour examines the history of the area before this country was tethered to Europe by the Channel Tunnel.
We offer a selection of sites to visit and can tailor the length of the tour to your requirements.
Sample Itinerary
- Day 1: Visit Manston Aviation Museum and Pegwell Bay
- Day 2: Visit Walmer Castle, Dover Castle and Western Hights
- Day 3: Visit Samphire Hoe, Capel Le Ferne, and Kent Battle of Britain Museum return to school
Our range of tours not only supports the National Curriculum but provides the opportunity for more schools to travel within the UK, Europe or Worldwide, as they provide flexibility. The choice is yours and we are always available to discuss your ideas.
What’s Included
- Return Executive Class coach travel from school.
- 2 / 3 nights Hostel / Hotel accommodation on dinner, bed, and breakfast basis.
- Entrance to museums
NB. Guided tour throughout
Battlefield and History Tours recommends the following
Walmer Castle: Home of the Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports. Visit the Gardens and Castle, including the preserved room where the Duke of Wellington died.
Dover Western Heights: Some of the grandest and least visited fortifications in the UK. Walls, ditches, redoubts, and gun sites dating from the Napoleonic era. See the 'Grand Shaft' Victorian triple stairway descending the cliffs.
Hawkinge Airfield: The Battle of Britain museum with its amazing collection of Aircraft and Aviation artifacts. Visit the cemetery and discover the sad yet inspiring story of a brave pilot, Tony Woods Scawan.
Folkestone: The Ghurkha visitor centre and museum (staffed by Ghurkha soldiers) at the Shorncliffe military base. Visit the cemetery where three Victoria Cross holders are buried.
Capel-le-Ferne: The Battle of Britain memorial on the cliffs overlooking the Channel. The central statue was carved by Harry Gray of the Carving Workshop in Cambridge.
Canterbury Cathedral: Canterbury Cathedral was established in 597 AD when Pope Gregory the Great reintroduced Christianity to England and was welcomed to Kent by King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha.
Ramsgate Maritime Museum: Explore Ramsgate's Old Harbour and Maritime Museum, a journey into maritime history. Stroll the historic harbour, where ships once docked, and immerse yourself in the coastal ambiance. Inside the museum, discover a trove of artifacts, ship models, and seafaring tales, offering a rich glimpse into Ramsgate's maritime heritage.
Dover Castle: Imposing keep, defensive walls, Roman lighthouse, Norman church, and museums. Also, visit the underground tunnels used in the Second World War as a headquarters, hospital, and communications centre. Also, the 'Dumpy complex' for use by the government in the Cold War.Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.
Experience information
Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.
Other variations on numbers and duration available, plus day trips available on request.
