Battle of Britain tour with White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury | 8 hours

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Battle of Britain tour with White Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury
2 Adults x $1,123.12
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Expert local guide
  • 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
  • Food and drink
  • Entry to Canterbury Cathedral
  • Gratuities

Overview

Would you like a 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 four people in a comfortable, climate-controlled car 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.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    30 minutes

  • 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.

    45 minutes

  • 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.

    2 hours

  • 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.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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battle of Britain tour with Anthony was fantastic, factual, and inspiring. Highly recommend

Published on Oct, 2024

Awe inspiring tour with a very experienced guide in Anthony. He made history come alive as we walked the Cliffs of Dover, poked into bunkers, sat at the very pub the RAF pilots drank in.

battle of Britain tour with Anthony was fantastic, factual, and inspiring. Highly recommend

Published on Oct, 2024

Awe inspiring tour with a very experienced guide in Anthony. He made history come alive as we walked the Cliffs of Dover, poked into bunkers, sat at the very pub the RAF pilots drank in.

Memorable 1-Day tour of Dover, Folkestone and Hawkinge

Published on Oct, 2024

Dr. Medhurst provided us not only with data and statistics, he gave us his invaluable perspectives of the human side of the RAF leadership and pilots who won the Battle of Britain. His enormous knowledge of the people, the advantages and disadvantages of both sides gave we fairly well-oriented people a far deeper understanding of the entire big picture of the challenges of 1940. The full day took us from Canterbury through the Kent countryside to Dover's White Cliffs overlooking the harbor where he showed us the fortifications and described the Dover Castle and Chain Home facilities and operations. On to Folkestone and the RAF Memorial, Dr. Medhurst spoke eloquently of the individual sacrifices made by several of the men whose profiles are highlighted at the memorial. We visited a local pub frequented by some of the pilots before moving on to the Hawkinge Museum. Anthony focused our attention on many key exhibits, including the Operations Building and the many artifacts located among the former warbirds and military hardware there. He also took us to the JACKDAW Tavern, made famous from the movie "The Battle of Britain". Overall, Anthony made our limited available time far more valuable with his boundless storehouse of facts and human interest, while allowing us not to be concerned with driving, searching for roadsigns and finding the most important sights to see. I strongly recommend Dr. Medhurst to anyone interested in that historical era of World History, including visitors who are already well versed in the subjects. Anthony's cordial, personable presentation and delivery allowed for numerous questions and thoughtful answers. I look forward to maintaining this relationship for future visits.

Memorable 1-Day tour of Dover, Folkestone and Hawkinge

Published on Oct, 2024

Dr. Medhurst provided us not only with data and statistics, he gave us his invaluable perspectives of the human side of the RAF leadership and pilots who won the Battle of Britain. His enormous knowledge of the people, the advantages and disadvantages of both sides gave we fairly well-oriented people a far deeper understanding of the entire big picture of the challenges of 1940. The full day took us from Canterbury through the Kent countryside to Dover's White Cliffs overlooking the harbor where he showed us the fortifications and described the Dover Castle and Chain Home facilities and operations. On to Folkestone and the RAF Memorial, Dr. Medhurst spoke eloquently of the individual sacrifices made by several of the men whose profiles are highlighted at the memorial. We visited a local pub frequented by some of the pilots before moving on to the Hawkinge Museum. Anthony focused our attention on many key exhibits, including the Operations Building and the many artifacts located among the former warbirds and military hardware there. He also took us to the JACKDAW Tavern, made famous from the movie "The Battle of Britain". Overall, Anthony made our limited available time far more valuable with his boundless storehouse of facts and human interest, while allowing us not to be concerned with driving, searching for roadsigns and finding the most important sights to see. I strongly recommend Dr. Medhurst to anyone interested in that historical era of World History, including visitors who are already well versed in the subjects. Anthony's cordial, personable presentation and delivery allowed for numerous questions and thoughtful answers. I look forward to maintaining this relationship for future visits.

One of the best day tours I have been on.

Published on Sep, 2024

This was a great experience. Anthony was very knowledgeable and very passionate about the few young men that did so much for their country and the world. They left a great legacy of the importance of fighting hard when you are against great odds. Anthony took great care to explain the battles and ahowing where it all happened. I would high recommend this to anyone.

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