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Heading to Kent and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Kent coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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Known as ‘The key to England’, the great fortress of Dover Castle has played a crucial role in the defence of the island for over nine centuries. Commanding the shortest sea crossing between England and the continent. Venture below ground with a tour of the eerie medieval underground works and see how the tunnels were adapted by engineers during the Read more…
Shakespeare Cliff marks the closest point of Great Britain to continental Europe. On a clear day, the cliffs are easily visible from the French coast. Read more…
Joss Bay Surf school is located on Joss Bay beach which is the home of Kent Surfing and one of the most popular surf spots in the South East of England. We offer Surf Lessons, SUP Lessons, Surf Hire, competitions and loads of other activities! Read more…
Barnsole Vineyard is a small 1.2 hectares (3 acres) family run vineyard in Kent that was planted in 1993 after 16 years of research and now produces up to 10,000 bottles a year. Visitors are welcome and can have mini tours and wine tasting. Full guided tours are available where you will be shown how the vineyard is maintained and Read more…
Smallhythe Place was Ellen Terry’s early 16th-century house, thatched barn theatre and cottage gardens. Collection of theatrical costumes and personal mementoes. Read more…
Gravesend lifeboat station is one of the newest, established in 2001 to provide lifeboat cover specifically covering river Thames rather than the estuarial waters. Read more…
The White Cliffs of Dover, one of England’s most famous natural landmarks a magnificent coastal site of Special Scientific Interest overlooking the English Channel. Spectacular coastal walks and cross Channel views, visitor Centre, including café and shop. Read more…
Old Soar Manor is a stone house dating from 1290 with a solor chamber, chapel, barrel vaulted undercroft and an interesting exhibiltion. Read more…
Dungeness lifeboat station was established in 1826 and now operates a carriage launched lifeboat. Limited opening times. Read more…
Squerryes Court is a late 17th century manor house that stands just outside the town of Westerham in Kent, is surrounded by 10 acres (around 4 hectares) of gardens and parkland. The building, which is in early Georgian style, houses a fine collection of Old Master paintings from the Italian, 17th Century Dutch and 18th Century English schools, together with Read more…
The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse in Canterbury. A 60ft high western gate of the city wall is the largest surviving city gate in England. Built of Kentish ragstone around 1379, it is the last survivor of Canterbury’s seven medieval gates, still well-preserved. Grade I listed building houses the hundred-year-old West Gate Towers Museum, access to the museum and roof Read more…
Leeds Castle was built in 1119 to replace the earlier Saxon manor of Esledes, the castle became a royal palace in 1278 for King Edward I of England and his queen, Eleanor of Castile. Major improvements were made during his time, including the barbican, made up of three parts, each with its own entrance, drawbridge, gateway and portcullis. Leeds Castle Read more…
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