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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

Reculver, Coast

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort, from English HeritageImage: English Heritage

Image: English Heritage

The twin 12th-century towers of Reculver's ruined church stand on the shore near Herne Bay, alongside the remains of an early Roman Saxon Shore fort. Walk around the ruins, and take in the sea views. It suits families, dog walkers and anyone after a free coastal stop of an hour or two.

Highlights

  • Twin medieval towers that have long served as a landmark for ships
  • Remains of one of the earliest Roman Saxon Shore forts
  • Site of an Anglo-Saxon monastery
  • A coastal setting with wide sea views

Good to know

  • Toilets and a cafe are at Reculver Country Park, which is not run by English Heritage
  • Dogs on leads are welcome
  • Watch for steep slopes and deep water nearby

Getting there

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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort, Reculver Lane, Reculver, Kent, CT6 6SSParking: Charged public car park next to the site, not run by English Heritage.

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Checked on 15 October 2026 against english-heritage.org.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

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Clifftop grassland path at Reculver Country Park with Reculver Towers in the distancePhoto: Marathon, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Minnis Bay to Reculver Walk, from Explore KentImage: Explore Kent
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