Battle of Britain Memorial
Battle of Britain Memorial
Battle of Britain Memorial
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
A Memorial to the men of the Battle of Britain alongside a modern interpretation centre that brings to life the victory 'the Few' achieved over the Luftwaffe in 1940. A place of quiet pilgrimage coupled with a high-tech and interactive visitor centre - plus fantastic views over The Channel from our first-floor cafe. Shop and coach parking.
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- Joy G5 contributionsGreat place to visitVery moving experience , such a great way to learn about the Battle of Britain . It has a great cafe , i had a really great hot chocolate and gluten free cake my friends tell me the coffee was good too. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.Thank so much for your kind review. We're so pleased you enjoyed yourself - thanks for the hot chocolate and gluten free cake shoutout!Written 27 March 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2023Written 7 March 2023
- Robin SSheffield, United Kingdom257 contributionsA real gemWe have been wanting to visit the memorial for a few years So we took the chance whilst in Kent on holiday. It’s a gem, well looked after, you get the feeling the staff really invest in the place. The scramble experience had us all enthralled for an hour with lots of information to take away. It’s a calm place dedicated to the few. A well stocked shop had us parting with some money and reasonably priced parking made the afternoon treat well worth while. We shall be back.We look forward to welcoming you back 😊 – thank you for your kind words and support, Robin!Written 28 June 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 June 2023
- Extraordinary8245845 contributionsWhat a pleasant surpriseCame across this by accident whilst out walking from our campsite. Lively place to visit to think back and try and imagine what it would have like during the heat of the battle of Britain. Very well kept and a truly tremendous way to honour the few. Lovely little cafe on site so you can enjoy the view over the channelThank you for your kind feedback and review. We're so pleased you stumbled upon us!Written 26 July 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 July 2023
- Skywalker3184 contributionsWell thought out and movingIn a commanding position on the cliffs above Folkestone, this is a stunning and moving museum and memorial. The Wing visitor centre, in the shape of a spitfire wing, houses a cafe, shop and the scramble experience. The scramble experience has a small charge but well worth it, a fully interactive exhibition telling the history and human stories about the Battle. The memorials in the ground are well presented and thought provoking and the views over the channel give extra poignancy. Perfect timing saw a spitfire flying over. A must visitThank you so much for your kind review, Sky! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Written 4 September 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 July 2023
- SJC94Ashford, United Kingdom194 contributionsImpressive interactive exhibitsThe weather caused us to change our plans and we discovered this gem. The outside memorials were shrouded in low cloud so no views of the channel but we could see that this would be pleasant in drier weather. The volunteers inside were helpful and informative. The paid exhibition was so well priced it is almost a bargain. Wonderful presentation with lots of interactive screens, challenges and hurricane experience. All well maintained, working and well planned. Upstairs is a small coffee shops that on a good day would have lovely views. Good range of food and drink all at very reasonable prices.Thank you very much for your kind review. We're so pleased you enjoyed yourself and look forward to welcoming you back to the site on a sunnier day!Written 4 September 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 31 July 2023
- Alison H6 contributionsBattle of Britain Memorial, a eautiful place to remember.A beautiful memorial to those who gave so much for us during the war. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the memorial, it is such a peaceful place. It was lovely to be able to wander through the memorial at our own pace before sitting out on the veranda to enjoy a snack, overlooking the memorial, looking out to sea. We were delighted to see a spitfire flying over during our visit, it just made it even more perfect.Hi Alison, thank you so much for your review. It sounds like you had such a lovely day at the site, and we're glad you got to experience 'a true cherry on the top' Spitfire flypast. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future!Written 4 September 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Written 13 August 2023
- Katherine AshbyLondon, United Kingdom3 contributionsA place to remember in every sense of that phrase.This is an incredibly moving place. The wall of names, the memorial and the exhibition really bring home the enormity of what the men who fought in the Battle of Britain did for us. The wall and memorial are beautiful in their simplicity. The setting couldn’t be more perfect. On a practical note, the museum has lots of parking, good clean toilets and a cafe with a really special view. I look forward to visiting again.Thank you so much for your kind review, Katherine! We look forward to welcoming you back :).Written 4 September 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 August 2023
- Roy AMaidstone, United Kingdom55 contributionsA nice experience.We were looking for a low cost trip out on a sunny Sunday afternoon so we chose to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial. It was easy to find and there were plenty of parking spaces. The car park charges were reasonable (from £1 for an hour) and the entrance is free unless you go for the Scramble Experience (adults £6, children £4). We were lucky because there was a Bonnets and Wings car show in the grounds which means we could enjoy a nostalgic look at many old cars from the past. There was also a swing band playing which was wonderful. The day was really great and really enjoyable. It's a really peaceful place and a great tribute to those who gave their lives for their country, I wasn't sure about paying for the Scramble Experience but I understand the running costs must be significant so maybe it's justifiable, but maybe a little bit too much for a large family.Hi there, thanks very much for your kind review - we're so pleased you enjoyed yourselves! As a charity the Trust depends on shop and café sales, parking and Scramble Experience visits for its existence. While we would like to offer free access into the experience, we really do rely on that income for our £240,000 running costs per year. Hope you can understand our predicament and hope to welcome you back to the site soon.Written 4 September 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 September 2023
- MayKent, United Kingdom5 contributionsEnjoyable afternoonMy partner and I had an experience afternoon booked including a cream tea after spending time with our guide Jules. What a wonderful knowledgeable man. Thoroughly enjoyed by us both. Lovely clean environment. Staff were lovely and friendly. Thank you. Elaine and SteveThank you Elaine and Steve for your lovely review of our experience packages. We're so pleased you enjoyed yourselves! Look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Written 25 September 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 September 2023
- Catherine H3 contributionsGreat place to visit in all weathers.Amazing views. Stunning monument with historic planes. We visited just after the Spitfire was damaged by Storm Ciaran. We hope everyone that visits will make a donation to help this be restored. The cafe is exceptionally good value and the food is yummy. Cream tea for 2 is £8 and the tea is proper strong! The cafe is upstairs and has amazing views. The staff and Colin are so friendly and knowledgeable. The toilets are fabulous - worth going in to see the Spitfire doors! The building is fully accessible too. A brilliant place to visit!Thank you so much for your kind review and lovely words. We look forward to welcoming you back!Written 27 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 November 2023
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Leeds73
Norwich, UK191 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Was gifted this as a Virgin Experience including a Prosecco cream tea. Needed to rearrange date several times and Audrey in the office could not have been more accommodating. Easy to find and friendly welcome from stepping through doors. We were lucky with the weather and it was gloriously sunny if bracing when doing the outside part. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The “Scramble Experience” is one of the best interactive exhibits I have ever visited. The film as part of this was very moving and authentic. The recordings with the veterans (not just pilots) both video and audio brought that time to life. The view over the Channel from the Cockpit Café upstairs in the Wing is very evocative. The cream tea rounded of the day nicely and fortified us for the long drive back to Norfolk.
Written 17 November 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review, Leeds73! We're so pleased you enjoyed the experience package, The Scramble Experience and that it was worth a long drive from Norfolk. We'll also pass this lovely feedback to Audrey.
Written 27 November 2023
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bill r
Bath, UK18 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A worthwhile pilgrimage.A time for reflection and inner thoughts.Gift shop was reasonably priced,so I spent some money.Too many places get the pricing wrong.
Written 17 November 2023
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Thank you for your kind review and words about the gift shop, Bill!
Written 27 November 2023
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Catherine H
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Amazing views. Stunning monument with historic planes. We visited just after the Spitfire was damaged by Storm Ciaran. We hope everyone that visits will make a donation to help this be restored. The cafe is exceptionally good value and the food is yummy. Cream tea for 2 is £8 and the tea is proper strong! The cafe is upstairs and has amazing views. The staff and Colin are so friendly and knowledgeable. The toilets are fabulous - worth going in to see the Spitfire doors! The building is fully accessible too.
A brilliant place to visit!
A brilliant place to visit!
Written 3 November 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review and lovely words. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Written 27 November 2023
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Linda I
Norfolk, UK127 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A wonderful memorial to over three thousand airmen who took part.
Interesting exhibits and a room to experience all that was involved.
Also a great cafe upstairs.
Interesting exhibits and a room to experience all that was involved.
Also a great cafe upstairs.
Written 23 October 2023
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Thank you for your kind review - we're so pleased you enjoyed The Scramble Experience and cafe!
Written 30 October 2023
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steve i
Spalding, UK50 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very friendly helpful staff. An interesting experience. Wonderful views from the cafe balcony. Caters well for disabled.
Written 5 October 2023
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Thank you for your kind words, Steve. Great to hear you had a good visit - hope to welcome you back in the nearby future.
Written 30 October 2023
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May
Kent, UK5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
My partner and I had an experience afternoon booked including a cream tea after spending time with our guide Jules.
What a wonderful knowledgeable man.
Thoroughly enjoyed by us both. Lovely clean environment. Staff were lovely and friendly.
Thank you. Elaine and Steve
What a wonderful knowledgeable man.
Thoroughly enjoyed by us both. Lovely clean environment. Staff were lovely and friendly.
Thank you. Elaine and Steve
Written 19 September 2023
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Thank you Elaine and Steve for your lovely review of our experience packages. We're so pleased you enjoyed yourselves! Look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Written 25 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Roy A
Maidstone, UK55 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We were looking for a low cost trip out on a sunny Sunday afternoon so we chose to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial. It was easy to find and there were plenty of parking spaces. The car park charges were reasonable (from £1 for an hour) and the entrance is free unless you go for the Scramble Experience (adults £6, children £4). We were lucky because there was a Bonnets and Wings car show in the grounds which means we could enjoy a nostalgic look at many old cars from the past. There was also a swing band playing which was wonderful. The day was really great and really enjoyable. It's a really peaceful place and a great tribute to those who gave their lives for their country, I wasn't sure about paying for the Scramble Experience but I understand the running costs must be significant so maybe it's justifiable, but maybe a little bit too much for a large family.
Written 3 September 2023
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Hi there, thanks very much for your kind review - we're so pleased you enjoyed yourselves! As a charity the Trust depends on shop and café sales, parking and Scramble Experience visits for its existence. While we would like to offer free access into the experience, we really do rely on that income for our £240,000 running costs per year. Hope you can understand our predicament and hope to welcome you back to the site soon.
Written 4 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Katherine Ashby
London, UK3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This is an incredibly moving place. The wall of names, the memorial and the exhibition really bring home the enormity of what the men who fought in the Battle of Britain did for us. The wall and memorial are beautiful in their simplicity. The setting couldn’t be more perfect.
On a practical note, the museum has lots of parking, good clean toilets and a cafe with a really special view.
I look forward to visiting again.
On a practical note, the museum has lots of parking, good clean toilets and a cafe with a really special view.
I look forward to visiting again.
Written 20 August 2023
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Thank you so much for your kind review, Katherine! We look forward to welcoming you back :).
Written 4 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Terri K
Ashford, UK70 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Such a beautiful peaceful place. Staff very welcoming. The cafe is amazing. Lively sandwiches and cake.
Written 13 August 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind review, Terri! We look forward to welcoming you back.
Written 4 September 2023
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Alison H
6 contributions
Aug 2023
A beautiful memorial to those who gave so much for us during the war.
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the memorial, it is such a peaceful place. It was lovely to be able to wander through the memorial at our own pace before sitting out on the veranda to enjoy a snack, overlooking the memorial, looking out to sea. We were delighted to see a spitfire flying over during our visit, it just made it even more perfect.
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the memorial, it is such a peaceful place. It was lovely to be able to wander through the memorial at our own pace before sitting out on the veranda to enjoy a snack, overlooking the memorial, looking out to sea. We were delighted to see a spitfire flying over during our visit, it just made it even more perfect.
Written 13 August 2023
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Hi Alison, thank you so much for your review. It sounds like you had such a lovely day at the site, and we're glad you got to experience 'a true cherry on the top' Spitfire flypast. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Written 4 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jeannette C
United Kingdom
How much is entry fee
Hi Jeannette, There is no entry fee.
While the outside attractions are free to visit, apart from a small car parking charge, the indoor Scramble Experience, an exciting audio-visual introduction to the Battle of Britain with a wealth of hands-on things to do and touch screen access to a huge amount of information, is the only paid-for option.
Prices below for The Scramble Experience:
Adult - £6
Child (5-16) - £4
Child (Under 5) - Free
Family (2+2) - £16.50
Friend of Few - £5
OAP - £5
Ivy W
Folkestone, UK83 contributions
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed on the site, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Assistance dogs are the only dogs allowed inside The Wing.
Ivy W
Folkestone, UK83 contributions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes - please do (but please respect the site and clean up after him/her!)
Mrs_Hood
Aylesford, UK67 contributions
Is there somewhere you can have a picnic nearby?
Janet G
Sandwich, UK108 contributions
You might be able to have a picnic actually at the site - I suggest you call them. A little way away are a pub and tea shop actually on the cliff top and the White Cliffs Nat Trust area just N of Dover would require a parking fee but the views are stunning. That's the other side of Dover. Nearby on the same Southern side as the Memorial is the Samphire Hoe nature reserve - again you'd have to pay to park but it's attractive with lots of picnic possibilities. V close to the Memorial is East Cliff & Warren Country Park but I haven't been there and don't know about the parking situation. Good luck from Janet
Graham D
15 contributions
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed on the site, but must be kept on a lead at all times. Assistance dogs are the only dogs allowed inside The Wing.
Wozza7021
Broadstairs, UK9 contributions
Can I take my dog
walletShrewsbury
Shrewsbury, UK1,388 contributions
Not sure you can ring on 01303 249292
Or ask questions on their Facebook page
Regards
Paul
Nick B
Bristol, UK561 contributions
What's the parking like can you park onsite and is there a fee
Yes - as the kind people below have already mentioned, there is a charge, which goes to help the costs of maintaining the memorial and preserving the memory of the Few.
Claire E
Evian-les-Bains, France3 contributions
I am a teacher from France and my class and I will be visiting the memorial in October 2015. What is the "Scramble experience" admission fee for 13 to 14 year olds ?
The price for children under 16 is £4 unless you pre-book as an educational visit, at which point it is £2.50, with up to three accompanying adults free. Please contact the manager on 01303 249292 for more details.
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