Heritage Open Days - Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch

Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch

Type:Free Event

Various locations around Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch, Folkestone, Kent
Heritage Open Days along the Kent coast in Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch

About

Don't miss the chance to explore some of the fantastic heritage attractions, historic sites, church's and chapels in Folkestone, Dymchurch and Hythe during the annual Heritage Opens Days festival.

This 10-day festival runs from the 11th - 20th September and sees hundreds of heritage sites across the country open for free visits, enabling visitors and residents alike to explore the history and heritage on their doorstep and discover stories, facts and fabels that will surprise and delight. 

Heritage Open Days in Folkestone, Dymchurch and Romney Marsh

Discover some of the Heritage Open Days (HODs) happening along the Kent coast below or click website link above to see full list.

From Folkestone to Vimy Ridge - The Canadian WW1 Story, Sandgate - 19th & 20th September - 10.00 - 16.00 

St Leonard's Hythe Open Day - 19th September - 9.30 - 16.00

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Shorncliffe Miltary Cemetery Tour, Folkestone - 16th September - 14.00 - Pre-booking required

Folkestone Old Cemetery - 12th & 19th September  - 11.00 - 15.00

Explore the Bayle: Folkestone's Oldest Quarter Through History and Stone - 12th September - 10.00 - 12.00 & 13.00 - 14.00 - Pre-booking preferred

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Heritage Film Evening - 12th September - 18.30 - 20.00 - Pre-booking required

St Eanswythe's Festival - 12th - 13th September - 10.30 - 16.00

The historic church of St Nicholas at New Romney, Romney Marsh - 14th - 20th September - 14.00 - 16.00 - Pre-booking required

The historic church of St Thomas Becket at Fairfield, Romney Marsh - 11th - 20th September - 10.00 - 16.00

 

 

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Free to visit

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (11 Sept 2026 - 20 Sept 2026)

What's Nearby

  1. Mermaid Beach

    This gently sloping pebble beach is located at just a short walk 15 minute from…

    0.49 miles away
  2. Folkestone Library, Museum and Art Gallery

    A new interpretation of the story of Folkestone with many hands-on features and archive…

    0.5 miles away
  3. Sandgate Beach


    Just west of Sandgate Town Centre beach, this is a quieter single beach. A lovely spot…

    0.78 miles away
  1. Battle of Britain Memorial

    The National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne, on the famous white cliffs between…

    1.8 miles away
  2. Elham Valley Railway Museum

    A family attraction where visitors can see steam engines, trains, a signal box and the…

    2.46 miles away
  3. Hythe Beach

    Hythe Beach in Kent is predominantly shingle with wide shallow sand flats exposed at low…

    4.07 miles away
  4. Samphire Hoe

    Samphire Hoe is an amazing place, made from the chalk marl excavated from the…

    4.91 miles away
  5. Kearsney Abbey Park and Russell Gardens

    Enjoy an afternoon out at the popular Kearsney Parks - Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens…

    6.31 miles away
  6. Dover Sea Safari

    A unique family coastal tour like no other in Dover. Step aboard our comfortable RIB…

    6.76 miles away
  7. Dover Town Hall - The Maison Dieu

    The Maison Dieu, the oldest of the Town Hall buildings, was founded by Hubert de Burgh,…

    6.88 miles away
  8. Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery

    Dover Museum, the district's largest and most varied museum, has a range of fascinating…

    6.92 miles away
  9. Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and Queen's Regiment Museum


    The collection traces the history of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment through four…

    7.29 miles away
  10. Dover Castle

    Discover 2000 years of history at Dover Castle! Step inside the Great Tower and immerse…

    7.35 miles away
  11. Elham Valley Vineyard

    Vineyard, tearoom, craft, pottery. See how vines grow and enjoy morning coffee, cream tea…

    7.4 miles away
  12. Dymchurch Beach

    The flat, mainly sandy beach at Dymchurch stretches for approximately 3 miles along the…

    7.59 miles away
  13. White Cliffs of Dover

    Images and information about the White Cliffs of Dover, one of Britain's most iconic and…

    8.15 miles away
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