The Battle of Britain Memorial
What's included:
- Access to The Scramble Experience
- Access to Memorial grounds
- Access to Cockpit Cafe
- Access to Memorial shop
- Free audio guided tours
- Children's activity trail
This clifftop tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain offers an interactive, high-tech visitor experience alongside calm reflection on the conflict that changed the course of the Second World War.
The site, floodlit from dusk, has at its heart the evocative National Memorial to the Few, while outside attractions include the Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial wall, a replica Spitfire and Hurricane and a stainless steel Stuka sculpture. Inside, the interactive Scramble Experience is popular with visitors of all ages and the well-stocked shop and first-floor cafe with views of France contribute to a great day out.
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Opening times
& directions
Pedestrian access is available at all times via a side gate
Wing/Car park opening times – 1st October to end February, 10am to 4pm
1st March to end September, 10am to 5pm
(last entrance to the Scramble Experience and cafe purchase 30 mins before closing time)
Battle of Britain Memorial,
New Dover Road,
Capel-le-Ferne,
Folkestone,
United Kingdom
Accessibility
The site is fully accessible, with step free-access across the whole site, including The Wing, which has a lift to the first floor cafe.
There are three clearly marked Blue Badge parking spaces approximately 10m from the entrance to The Wing. There is hardstanding for a small number of motorcycles.
There is a unisex, fully accessible toilet meeting current guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
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