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Reculver Towers & Roman Fort, one of Kent's most iconic monuments. Discover the ruins, explore the landscape, and uncover the stories of Reculver.

With nearly 2,000 years of history: from Roman fort to Saxon monastery, medieval church to coastal landmark.

25/10/2026

🏰 RECULVER TOWERS – END OF SEASON UPDATE 🍂

As autumn settles over the Kent coast, our main visiting season at Reculver Towers has now come to an end for the year.

🔒 SEASONAL CLOSURE NOTICE:
Please be aware that the North Tower is now closed for the winter season.

Our iconic twin towers stand proudly above the shoreline, watching over nearly 2,000 years of history, from the Roman fort of Regulbium to the Anglo-Saxon monastery and the medieval church of St Mary.

🌊 Even as the seasons change, Reculver remains a special place, full of history, wildlife and spectacular coastal views.

A huge thank you to everyone who has visited, supported us and shared their love of Reculver throughout the season. ❤️

We look forward to welcoming you back when the new season begins!

📸 In the meantime, feel free to share your favourite Reculver memories and photographs in the comments below.

23/10/2026

⚠️ PLEASE AVOID VISITING RECULVER TODAY ⚠️

🌬️ With Storm Austen bringing strong winds to the Kent coast, we urge everyone to stay away from Reculver Towers and Roman Fort today and put their safety first.

🙏 Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back when conditions improve.

22/10/2026

⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT VISIT RECULVER TOMORROW – FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER ⚠️

As Storm Austen brings strong winds to the Kent coast, we urge everyone to avoid visiting Reculver Towers and Roman Fort for their own safety.

Please stay safe, keep away from exposed coastal areas and visit us when conditions improve.

22/10/2026

It’s been a little while since our last post, and we’re sorry we’ve been so quiet! ❤️

Things have been rather busy behind the scenes at Reculver Towers & Roman Fort, with our volunteers involved in all sorts of work, planning and exciting ideas for the future.

Although the Towers are now into their quieter winter period, there is still plenty happening behind the scenes. We’ve been looking at plans for 2027, developing new events and activities, working on interpretation and exploring new ways to share the incredible history of Reculver with everyone who visits.

We’ve also got some exciting things to share with you over the coming weeks, including more about our volunteers, the history of the site, some of the work that goes on behind the scenes and what we’re hoping to bring to Reculver next year.

So thank you for sticking with us, and welcome to everyone who has joined us recently. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support. ❤️

19/09/2026

NORTH TOWER OPEN THIS WEEKEND

The North Tower at Reculver Towers will be open today and tomorrow, 10am–4pm as part of Heritage Open Days

These are the last full open days of the season, so come along and enjoy the views from the top, explore the towers and discover more about the fascinating history of Reculver.

📅 Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

Entry is FREE, and our volunteers will be here to welcome you.

13/09/2026

The Reculver Towers are open today as usual from 10am–4pm.

There is a risk of some showers throughout the day, so if the ground becomes too wet, we may need to temporarily close the towers for safety.

We’ll reopen them as soon as conditions allow.
But don’t worry our Conservation in Action activities will still be going ahead and will be moved underneath the South Tower, so you can still come along, meet our volunteers and discover more about the work involved in looking after Reculver and other historic buildings!

Dr David Wright will also be joining us for one of his talks on Reculvers fascinating history at 2.00pm and our volunteers will be conducting talks on the recent conservation work carried out at Reculver Towers & Roman Fort

12/09/2026

Carved by Jack, aged just 7, who spent some time at our Conservation in Action event having a go at creating his very own carving of the Reculver Towers.

What a fantastic result!

It’s wonderful to see younger visitors not just looking at the history around them, but getting hands-on and creating something inspired by this amazing place.

Who knows… perhaps we have a future stonemason, sculptor or archaeologist in the making!

Well done, Jack, We think your Reculver Towers are brilliant! ❤️

12/09/2026

Looking for something different to do this weekend? Come along to Reculver Towers & Roman Fort and discover how we care for our historic buildings and monuments.

As part of Heritage Open Days, the English Heritage Conservation in Action van is at Reculver today (Saturday 12th) and tomorrow (Sunday 13th September).

👀 See the tools and techniques used to conserve historic buildings
🛠️ Discover the work that goes into caring for our heritage
💬 Talk to our Reculver volunteers and ask your questions
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun, hands-on activities for all ages

It’s a great opportunity to see a different side of Reculver and find out what happens behind the scenes to help preserve places like our Towers for future generations.

📍 Reculver Towers & Roman Fort
🎟️ Free entry

Come along, have a go!

05/09/2026

🔨 SEE CONSERVATION IN ACTION AT RECULVER! 🏛️

What does it actually take to look after a building that has stood for centuries?

Find out for yourself this Heritage Open Days as the English Heritage Conservation in Action van comes to Reculver Towers & Roman Fort! 👀

From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September, you’ll have the chance to get a closer look at the skills, materials and techniques used to care for our historic buildings and monuments.

This isn’t just a display — it’s an opportunity to meet the people behind the work, see conservation techniques up close and ask your questions.

And where better to learn about conservation than Reculver, where Roman, Anglo-Saxon, medieval and later history all come together in one extraordinary place?

🛠️ See the tools and techniques
🏛️ Discover how historic buildings are cared for
💬 Talk to conservation specialists
👀 Get a glimpse behind the scenes of heritage conservation

📅 11th–13th September
📍 Reculver Towers & Roman Fort
🎟️ Free entry

So, if you’ve ever looked at the Towers and wondered “How on earth do they look after something like this?” — come and find out!

Come to Reculver. See conservation in action. Discover the work that keeps our heritage alive.

30/08/2026

📜 TALKS AT RECULVER TODAY!

Fancy discovering a little more about the fascinating history beneath your feet?

Join us today at Reculver Towers & Roman Fort for two volunteer led short talks exploring different chapters of Reculver’s remarkable past.

🏛️ The History of St Mary’s Church
Explore the story of the church from the 10th to the 19th century, and discover how this remarkable building changed over time.
🕚 11am & 2pm

🏺 Tour of Regulbium – The Remains Beneath Your Feet
Take a closer look at the remains of the Roman fort and discover what once stood here nearly 2,000 years ago.
🕛 12pm & 3pm

The North Tower will be open from 10am-4pm

All talks are free to join and there’s no need to book, just come along and meet us at the Towers.

Why not make a day of it? While you're at Reculver, don't forget there's plenty more happening today!

🎪 Community Fun Day at The King Ethelbert Inn
From 12pm, head down to the King Ethelbert for a great community day with plenty to see and do.

We look forward to seeing you!

Address

Reculver Lane
Reculver
CT66SS

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/reculver-towers-and-roman-fort

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