Hawkinge Trip Overview
Start the excursion with a visit to the renowned Battle of Britain Museum, located on the site of the actual aerodrome from where Spitfires and Hurricanes took off during the Battle of Britain. We continue via the Edwardian seaside resort of Folkestone, and drive along the elegant Leas promenade to its historic harbour, from where millions of soldiers left in World War 1. Next visit the poignant Battle of Britain Memorial overlooking the English Channel before passing through Dover overlooked by its imposing Norman Castle. We soon reach picturesque St Margaret’s Bay nestled underneath the spectacular White Cliffs. To complete the experience, we enjoy morning or afternoon tea at a local tearoom, where we learn about ‘Hellfire Corner’, as this corner of Kent was called in WW2.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Hawkinge, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
Explore Hawkinge Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Hawkinge, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Start the excursion with a visit to the renowned Battle of Britain Museum, located on the site of the actual aerodrome from where Spitfires and Hurricanes took off during the Battle of Britain. We continue via the Edwardian seaside resort of Folkestone, and drive along the elegant Leas promenade to its historic harbour, from where millions of soldiers left in World War 1. Next visit the poignant Battle of Britain Memorial overlooking the English Channel before passing through Dover overlooked by its imposing Norman Castle. We soon reach picturesque St Margaret’s Bay nestled underneath the spectacular White Cliffs. To complete the experience, we enjoy morning or afternoon tea at a local tearoom, where we learn about ‘Hellfire Corner’, as this corner of Kent was called in WW2.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Battle of Britain Memorial, New Dover Road Folkestone, Capel-le-Ferne CT18 7JJ England
A moving monument to the aircrew who flew in the Battle of Britain opened by the Queen Mother in 1993
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kent Battle of Britain Museum, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7AG England
The world’s largest collection of Battle of Britain memorabilia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Margaret’s Bay Beach, Bay Hill, St Margaret’s Bay, Dover CT15 6DX England
Excellent photo opportunities with views of the White Cliffs of Dover from below. We include a stop for a home made Cream Tea at a local tearoom, which also features a small museum on WW2 and the famous people who lived in the area
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Leas Promenade, Leas Cliff Hall The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ England
Drive along the beautiful Leas Promenade and learn about Folkestone’s role in World War 1. Continue down Spitfire Way to the Harbour Arm from where thousands of troops left for the Western Front
Duration: 10 minutes