Heritage Coast

Kent's coast has an extraordinary past. Discover a vivid historic narrative, stretching across the ages, from Bronze Age man (visit the Bronze Age Boat Gallery at Dover Museum), through to the Romans at Richborough and the medieval streets of Sandwich. Explore Margate's Georgian old town, the Regency townscapes of Ramsgate, the Victorian cosiness of Broadstairs, and the Edwardian expansiveness of Cliftonville.

The towering presence of Dover Castle and the Tudor fortresses of Deal and Walmer form part of a coastal defence network stretching around the English coastline. The Kent Coast provides such a strong and visual historical narrative, embodied in places conveniently close to one another. Come and discover Kent's heritage coast.

View more information on Castles and Museums along Kent's coast.

The Cinque Ports are made up of 14 towns, from Hastings in the west to Margate in the east.  Each of the towns has a wealth of rich heritage and maritime traditions for all to discover with museums, medieval houses and landmarks, attractions, forts and castles.  To find out more, visit the Cinque Ports website.