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Join one of our guides for a tour of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, built in the 14th century as a sign of status for the residing Hungerford family.

During this tour you will explore the site’s rich history and learn more about the castle's defences, economical, political and geographical impacts as well as some of the famous captives imprisoned throughout it's history before declining during the Civil War.

There will be limited places to stop and rest during the walk and will include some uneven terrain and steps throughout the tour.

Bookings for this event open on this page on Monday 20 April.

Members' Week:

Join us for an evening of stargazing at The Citadel Welcome Centre Café, led by the South East Kent Astronomical Society (SEKAS).

You’ll have the chance to:

✨ Use telescopes to observe planets, stars, constellations and other cosmic wonders (weather permitting).

✨ Learn fascinating insights about the night sky from experienced amateur astronomers and astrophotographers.

✨ Learn the stories behind our names for constellations and planets, just as the people of the past would have before us.

Book your free tickets at Eventbrite.

How to prepare:

Dress warmly—it can get very cold outside at night!

Bring a torch or phone with a torch function (red light preferred to preserve night vision). You can find a red-light tutorial for iPhone here, or if you're using Android, apps like Twilight: Blue Light Filter or Red Light can help.

Enhance your experience by pre-downloading a stargazing app like Stellarium or SkyView Lite ahead of time. There are lots of free options available.

Optional: Bring folding chairs, blankets, and binoculars for added comfort and personal stargazing.

Important notes:

The event will take place in a sectioned off area of The Citadel car park. Parts of the car park may be wet and uneven, and cars may be operating in the vicinity, so please wear appropriate footwear and take care when crossing the site.

This family-friendly session is suitable for ages 5 and up. Children and young people under the age of 18 must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.

Refreshments will be available to purchase from The Citadel Welcome Centre Café throughout the event, including hot drinks in takeaway cups which can be enjoyed outside while you stargaze.

The event will go ahead whatever the weather. If cloud and rain mean we can't see the stars, SEKAS will deliver a talk about astronomy, astrophotography and citizen science inside The Citadel Welcome Centre Café.

Any updates will be communicated by email, so please ensure you sign up with an email address you can check reliably.

  This event is part of English Heritage's Reaching Greater Heights project and Dover District Council's Western Heights Regeneration project.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Reaching Greater Heights is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to restore historic chalk grasslands at Dover Castle and Western Heights, protect rare wildlife and heritage, and empower local communities through volunteering, learning, and activities.

With support from Historic England and the UK Government, Dover District Council are working to regenerate Dover’s Western Heights—restoring historic views, improving safety, and reconnecting the site with the town through conservation, community engagement and heritage-led regeneration.

Citadel Sessions:

Join us at St Augustine’s Abbey as Canterbury marks a historic occasion, the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. As part of the celebrations, the Abbey will be open to visitors from 10am to 4pm.

Explore the Abbey with tours included at set times throughout the day, and step back into medieval life as you watch a moneyer at work, striking coins by hand. Children can enjoy a fun trail across the grounds, making the day enjoyable for all ages.

Discover the Abbey’s fascinating history as the burial site of the first Archbishops of Canterbury, and delve deeper with our complimentary audio guide, bringing the Abbey’s past vividly to life.

Tour Times:

• 11.15am - 12.15pm

• 12.30pm - 1.30pm

• 2pm - 3pm

Reserve your tour on arrival. Spaces first come, first served.

(Photography credit: St. Augustine and Queen Bertha of Kent depicted in a stained glass window by J Powell & Son, 1900, Blakeney, Norfolk © Holmes Garden Photos / Alamy Stock Photo)

Archbishop Celebrations At St Augustine's Abbey

Visit our kitchen garden, where we have a selection of fresh produce for sale. All produce is grown by our volunteer kitchen gardeners, and proceeds support our beautiful house and gardens.

Expect to find fresh vegetables, cut flowers, and other seasonal produced.

Our Kitchen Garden is in the northeast corner of the park, by the sports block.

Card payments only.

This event is weather dependant and might be called off in short notice.

If you have any questions, please email our Senior Gardener: Harrison.Hulatt@english-heritage.org.uk

The Kitchen Garden At Marble Hill

Come to Marble Hill on every second Friday of every month, from March - December 2026 and learn about our trees and the work we've done to allow them to thrive.

Our expert volunteer guides will lead you around Marble Hill Park, showing you our magnificent and varied collection of trees.

This is a free tour and no booking is required. Please meet your guide outside the Coach House Café.

Guided Tree Tours At Marble Hill

This Easter holiday, join us for a fun-filled adventure quest! Follow the Easter trail, hunt for eggs and answer questions along the way to earn a delicious chocolate reward.

The quest runs every day throughout the school holidays and is just £2 per child for both members and non-members. This is in addition to your admission ticket. There's no need to book in advance – simply pay and join the quest when you arrive.

Book early and save 15%. Admission prices vary depending on the day you visit.

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English Heritage

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. 

Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. 

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