Western Heights Open Weekend

Event Details
Chance to visit rarely-opened Napoleonic fortress
Visitors to the Western Heights open weekend will get the chance to visit a magnificent piece of military architecture. The Drop Redoubt and Grand Shaft at the Western Heights in Dover, Kent will be open during the weekend of 30th/31st May 2009. The weekend will be packed with events and activities for all the family. The Drop Redoubt, a gun platform built to combat the threat of invasion in the 19th century, will be open with a small entrance fee; the rest of the site is free to enter. The event is organised by the Western Heights Preservation Society.
Dates and Times: 30/05/2009 - 31/05/2009, 10:00 - 17:00
Website: http://www.dover-western-heights.org
Event Type: Dayout
Suitable For Children: Yes
Web Only: No
Transport By Car: Yes
Transport By Train: Yes
Transport By Other Method: Yes
Transport Details: All events will be centered on The Western Heights, Dover, Kent just off Military Hill. Easy road access from the A20 and A2 in Dover. Throughout the weekend a free vintage bus service will operate from Dover Market Square to the Heights

Accessibility
Accessibility Details:
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Guide Dogs Welcome
Additional Accessibility Notes: Access to main events suitable for all but access to Drop Redoubt is limited for those with mobility problems, large number of steps to climb in the Drop Redoubt due to historic nature of the building.

Event Location
Address: The Western Heights, Military Hill, Dover, Kent,

Event Cost
Full Cost: £3.00
Concession Cost: £1.00
Family Cost: FREE
Ticket Notes: Payment only required for access to the Drop Redoubt, the rest of the site is free of charge.
Booking: Not Required
Booking Email:

Organiser Information
Organiser: Western Heights Preservation Society
Organiser Email: publicity@dover-western-heights.org
Organiser Phone: 01304 201066
Organiser Website:
Organiser Minicom:
Additional Information:

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