East Wear Bay

With stunning views of the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, the area is famous for its countryside and wildlife. Centuries of landslides have created a steep, pockmarked landscape called The Folkestone Warren covered in thick vegetation leading down to the sea below the cliffs. Unfortunately, this same erosion is threatening nationally important Iron Age and Roman remains along the cliff top. Working closely with the local community and other partners, CAT has been closely involved in efforts to understand and rescue the site.

This year, the site will be open to visitors to come and look at the excavation work completed this summer and get up close to the finds recovered from this fascinating site. CAT will be running the usual site talks where you can view the archaeology in person and ask their dedicated team about the findings.

A pop-up dig pit will also be available for younger children to have a go at digging up their own finds and CAT will have some crafts activities to help families explore how things were made in the past.

In addition, mudlarks from London and metal detectorists will be on hand to show you how you can get active and involved with your local heritage by taking on a new hobby.