Heritage Open Days - Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch
Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch
Folkestone, Hythe and Dymchurch
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.
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
Free to visit
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