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Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury

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Would you like a small high quality, private tour of Britain's three most iconic and inspirational sites in the South East with an expert local guide? Dr Anthony Medhurst will escort up to 7 people in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle to the evocative White Cliffs of Dover; the historic city of Canterbury and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cathedral; and WW2 Battle of Britain sites which tell the compelling story of how the country was saved from Nazi invasion by the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots of the RAF. Here you will obtain unsurpassed views of locations over which the Battle was fought; re-live the sights and sounds of an original fighter station and an original, unchanged, pub once frequented by aircrew in 1940. Here you can enjoy a drink and re-live the precious few hours of respite for those who survived the day's fighting. Finally you will gain an expert insight into the perilous position faced by Britain and its pilots as the country stood alone in the summer of 1940.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to the Battle of Britain museum
  • Lunch Guests are able to choose from a range of in-house catering at Capel-Le-Ferne and the museum which best suits their taste, appetite and budget
  • Gratuities
  • If guests wish to visit optional sites not on the tour, eg Canterbury Cathedral, an admission fee will be payable.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Station Road West
Canterbury CT2 8AN, UK

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You will be met at any railway station or hotel in or around Folkestone, Ashford, Canterbury or Dover within 20 miles of the Port of Dover, Kent (please advise your preferred pick-up or drop-off location at the time of booking).

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South Military Road
Dover CT17 9TP, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

The White Cliffs of Dover

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Canterbury West station. You will be driven from Canterbury through scenic Kent countryside to the White Cliffs at Dover's Western Heights. This journey should take no longer than 30 minutes. This superb vantage point provides outstanding views of Dover Castle and harbour, the English Channel and on a clear day the nearby coastline of France. This is the ideal location in which to take photographs and experience this iconic landmark, as well as appreciate the proximity and immediacy of the threat of invasion from Nazi forces in 1940. This discreet location which is inaccessible to large tour groups, also enables guests to view three original gun emplacements and machine gun post built in 1940 as part of Britain's coastal defences.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Battle of Britain Memorial

You will be driven for 15 minutes to Capel-le-Ferne to view the iconic, cliff top Battle of Britain Memorial with its uninterrupted views over English Channel. Here you will be able to view the Memorial Wall which records the names of all those aircrew known to have flown at least one sortie with an accredited squadron or unit of the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain, including those who survived the war. Names are listed in alphabetical order, without rank or decoration, highlighting the fact that every one of the Few contributed to the RAF’s victory. You will also view the focal point of the site - the evocative statue of a fighter pilot overlooking the English Channel - who wears an Irvin jacket to disguise his rank, nationality and whether he was an ace or a pilot lost on his first sortie. Replicas of a Spitfire, Hurricane and Stuka are on show. An impressive shop is also available for books and souvenirs. A cafe offers refreshments and commanding views over the sea.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kent Battle of Britain Museum

You will be driven for 15 minutes from Capel-le-Ferne to the Battle of Britain museum at Hawkinge which occupies the site of the former Fighter Command aerodrome. Several of the original buildings remain and are accessible to the public including the original Watch Office, The museum contains the largest private collection of Battle of Britain artefacts in the world, much of which were uncovered by aviation archaeologists in the 1970s and 80s. Visitors can view the remains of countless Spitfires and Hurricanes, as well as personal artefacts from the pilots themselves, which flew in the Battle of Britain and were shot down or crashed in Kent. Your expert guide will explain outline the experience of fighter pilots in action - waiting to be scrambled, being in combat, the skills needed to survive, how they tried to cope and carry on - and tell the stories of a number of pilots whose effects can be viewed within the museum.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Jackdaw

After leaving the museum at Hawkinge, you will be driven through some areas of outstanding countryside to the picturesque village of Denton. You will have the opportunity to see The Jackdaw pub which featured in the classic 1968 film, 'The Battle of Britain'. This pub provided the location for the actor, Christopher Plummer who played Squadron Leader Harvey, to drive to The Jackdaw in order to meet his wife played by Susannah York. Guests will be able to stop for 15 minutes for photographs.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canterbury Cathedral

After leaving Denton, guests will be driven through the scenic country lanes and villages of Barham and Bridge (journey time is no more than 30 minutes) before arriving the beautiful and historic city of Canterbury. You will have the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site such of Canterbury Cathedral (admission £17 not included) which records over 1400 years of British history including how Christianity was brought to the country by St Augustine in AD597. You can also view nearby St Martin's church which is the oldest in England (AD 587); enjoy a walk or take a punt along the River Stour; as well as visit charming and characterful places in which to eat and drink including a medieval timbered pub recorded in Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'. Here you can also sample a range of beer and other drinks from Britain's oldest brewery founded in 1698.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The site at Dover Western Heights has uneven ground, is overgrown in places, and has concrete war time structures. Care needs to be taken when walking around the site.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Air conditioned vehicle.
  • Admission to the Battle of Britain museum.
  • Access to historical materials eg copies of original combat reports of fighter pilots from 1940.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Expert local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. Guests are able to choose from a range of in-house catering at Capel-Le-Ferne and the museum which best suits their taste, appetite and budget.
  • Gratuities.
  • If guests wish to visit optional sites not on the tour, eg Canterbury Cathedral, an admission fee will be payable.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Battle of Britain Experience, White Cliffs of Dover & Canterbury will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to the Battle of Britain museum
  • Access to historical materials eg copies of original combat reports of fighter pilots from 1940
  • Parking Fees
  • Expert local guide
  • LunchGuests are able to choose from a range of in-house catering at Capel-Le-Ferne and the museum which best suits their taste, appetite and budget
  • Gratuities
  • If guests wish to visit optional sites not on the tour, eg Canterbury Cathedral, an admission fee will be payable.

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The site at Dover Western Heights has uneven ground, is overgrown in places, and has concrete war time structures. Care needs to be taken when walking around the site.

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