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10

Jul 2025

10:30am

Hiding in Plain Sight - An architectural walk from Dover to Deal

Tickets

Tickets - Adult £18 Under 25 £9

Venue - Meet in front of the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club, 4-5 Waterloo Crescent, Dover CT16 1LA by 10.20am. The walk ends at approximately 4.00pm at the Pier Cafe, Deal

A gorgeous ramble over the White Cliffs, this architecture walk from Dover to Deal is led by architect and writer Charles Holland. It includes some of the nine 21st century structures of CHALKUP21 as well as other buildings of interest along the route and will address issues of local history, art and the environment. His new book How to enjoy Architecture - a guide for everyone, is published by Yale University Press.


Very important information: This walk is approximately 10 miles and will involve around 4.5 hours of walking, together with listening stops and a lunch break. You will need a good level of fitness and be able to manage uneven ground and slopes. Please wear appropriate clothes for the weather including sturdy footwear, and bring a sunhat and sunscreen or a waterproof. Bring a packed lunch to eat at the cafe at Pines Calyx, where you can buy refreshments. If the weather is bad on the day, please check our website for updates. You will need to arrange transport from the end of the walk, which will finish at Deal Pier, a ten-minute walk from Deal station. Please be aware that the walk will need to start at the scheduled time.


Tickets must be purchased in advance, either online, by phone or in person at the Astor box office.

Hiding in Plain Sight - An architectural walk from Dover to Deal