First Light Coast & Country

Experiences & Activities Further Afield

Castles

Dover Castle

Just a few miles along the cliffs from First Light Coast & Country lies one of the largest castles in the country, strategically located at the shortest crossing point to continental Europe, Dover Castle has played a prominent part in national history. Its origins lie in the Iron Age, and a Roman Lighthouse and Anglo-Saxon church can still be seen within the grounds.
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Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle is around 10 minutes drive from St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe. Originally built during the reign of Henry VIII as part of a chain of coastal artillery defences against Catholic attack from Europe,Walmer Castle has evolved over time into an elegant residence.
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Deal Castle

Deal Castle, a little over 5 miles away from St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England. It is among the earliest and most elaborate of a chain of coastal forts, which were built 'with all speed, and without sparing any cost' between 1539 and 1542 by order of King Henry VIII, who feared an invasion by European Catholic powers.
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