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Heritage Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2026

Sat 12 Sept · 11:00

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Heritage Open Days will feature a tour of the Wanstone site at the White Cliffs of Dover on 12 September 2026. Admission to the event is required.

In July 2022, the remains of one of the Second World War cross-channel guns, nicknamed 'Jane', were uncovered at Wanstone, near Dover, Kent. Part of the largest gun battery ever built in Britain, Jane could fire a 1980 lb/900 kg shell 26 miles/41 km.

Meet some of the dedicated team of volunteers who uncovered these remains and now maintain them, and take a tour of the enormous gun site, magazine, crew shelter, artefact store and the D2 Battle of Britain 3.7-inch heavy anti-aircraft battery, which have been hidden since the 1950s.

You'll also see an exhibition of wartime plans and a video presentation of photographs of the guns under construction and in action.

Guided tours are available on demand, subject to guide availability, and no booking is required.

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Frequently asked questions

Heritage Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2026 takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Heritage Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2026 is held at The White Cliffs of Dover in Dover (Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent).

Tickets for Heritage Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2026 can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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