South East

Visit - South East

From the most famous date in English history at Battle Abbey to Dover Castle's darkly atmospheric secret wartime tunnels, English Heritage in the South East offers so many great places to visit.

Dover Castle, Kent

England's greatest fortress

1066 Battle Abbey, East Sussex

England’s most famous battlefield

Osborne, Isle of Wight

Victoria and Albert's seaside palace

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South East England Travel

  • A Weekend in Kent

    Home to some of the most impressive historic sites in the country, the 'Garden of England' offers award-winning beaches, seaside towns, ancient marshes and the famous white chalk cliffs. Perfect to explore on a short break.

  • Walking Guide: Dover to Deal via Walmer

    This 10 mile walk offers panoramic views of the English Channel. Three mighty coastal forts stand on the route, from the medieval "Key to England" at Dover to Henry VIII's defences of Walmer and Deal.

  • Spotlight On Osborne

    Open the doors to the once private world of Queen Victoria and her family at Osborne. Victoria’s holiday home remains largely untouched, providing intimate details of royal life during the 19th century.

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Join us this Easter

Make your own history with us this Easter. Join in with The Big Brick Build, take part in a rewarding adventure quest, or just enjoy a great-value family day out.

Plan your Easter adventure
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History never looked so good

Spring is in full swing, and history's never looked so good. With lush lawns, bright green woodlands and beautiful blooming gardens, now's the perfect time to plan your next spectacular springtime adventure.

With two bank holidays and May half-term coming up, start planning now to make the most of the extra days away from the everyday.

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Become a member today from £44 a year and enjoy a host of benefits including free entry for you and up to six kids.

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Your Places Appeal

Over 300 of our treasured sites are free to enter. They're open to everybody, no matter their means. But free to enter doesn't mean free to maintain. It costs over £4.2 million a year to care for these special places - and that's why we need your help. 

Please donate to our appeal today to help protect them for tomorrow.

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