Location: 

Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover

Operator

England Plus Tours

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Step back and experience for yourself how US Allies played a critical part in defending the realm by guarding the crucially important defence frontline in WW2, a section of the coastline between Folkestone and St. Margaret’s. This coastline was the closest point to France, only 21 miles away, which was under Nazi occupation. It is where Spitfires and Hurricanes took off and where the Battle of Britain took place in the skies. This is also the area, where preparations for D-Day began with the Operation Fortitude. Today, this part of the coastline is a unique place where coast meets country, beauty meets history and England meets the Continent.

The excursion begins with a tour of Folkestone. Folkestone is a seaside resort made fashionable by the Victorians, which played a very important role in both wars with thousands and millions of troops and others, including nurses, passing through its port. For many soldiers who left from Folkestone, its harbour was the last sight of home.

Next visit the Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge followed by a shorter visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial, which overlooks the English Channel from the cliff top at Capel-le-Ferne. The Memorial is
dedicated to Churchill’s famous “Few” who fought in the skies overhead to keep this country free from invasion.

After lunch in a traditional local tea-room that also houses a Museum dedicated to the history of the area during WW2, we will continue to Dover Castle.

The highlight of our excursion is Dover Castle, the largest of all English fortresses commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries. Founded in the 11th century, the castle has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history. You can discover centuries of history at Dover Castle from the Romans to the Cold War and delve deep within Dover’s White Cliffs to witness the drama in the Secret Wartime Tunnels. The tunnels were used as a hospital in WW2 and were also where Operation Dynamo was masterminded by Vice Admiral Ramsay. There is a lot more to see in the complex including the Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment Museum.

The Highlights:  

• Detailed WW2 story of the area, which got the name of ‘Hellfire Corner’ between 1940 and 1944
• Battle of Britain Memorial
• Operation ‘Fortitude’ before D-Day
• Dover Castle and Operation Dynamo
• Led by professional Blue Badge Guides

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Price

£150 per person for min. group size of 6    

£610 for 1 pax
£335 per person for 2 pax
£245 per person for 3 pax
£198 per person for 4 pax
£170 per person for 5 pax

Group Size

1 - 6

Contact

Tanya Firth

englandplustours.com
01303 248993 or 07803549644
info@englandplustours.com