Reculver Towers and Roman Fort - (Near Kent, South East)

4 /5 Ioana Chira: The place is free and belongs to English Heritage. There’s a paid car park very close by. I would recommend this place if you also want to go for a walk and enjoy nature as there’s not much to see. We stopped to take a few drone shots on our way to Broadstairs. We spent about 20 min there. It’s not that much to do around, close to the car park we saw a pub and there were some people inside.

5 /5 Lee Whitear: Amazing English Heritage site, free to enter, car park close by. Great views, historical plaques, cafe and toilets closeby. Dog friendly. Its also an Admiralty Navigation Marker.

5 /5 Hayley J Bacon: VISIT DATE: SUN 26/10/2025 VISIT TIME: 16:15 - 16:30 Reculver Towers are part of a ruined medieval church at Reculver, built on the site of one of the earliest Roman forts. The imposing towers were built in a remodelling of the church in the 12th century and stand proudly high above Herne Bay, against wind and rain. Behind them are the evocative remains of the main church building. The site is managed by English Heritage and is free to access all years round by walking up a fairly steep hill. The path is accessible, but the site itself is not, so those with reduced mobility or wheelchair users may struggle. It is worth it though as the ruins are so beautiful and make for multiple good photo opportunities from ask the different angles. We visited after spending time at Herne Bay itself, which was utterly freezing, wet and windy. Somehow, the weather, though still bracing, seemed much better and less cold, up at the Towers and I enjoyed this short visit far more than I had the entire rest of the day! Doesn’t take long to look round, though this would be a great spot for a picnic on a summer’s day, or an ideal place for an artist to set up their easel. Would also make a great backdrop to wedding photography, or arty / goth shoots. Sadly, the Roman Fort remains are less impressive; it’s basically now just a field! However, the remains of Richborough Roman Fort are fairly close by, so you can visit those instead! Parking is available in the local authority run car park at the bottom of the path, which also serves the coastal path and a small play area. You have to pay to use the car park.

5 /5 Jason Smith: Id loved the mix of open country side (coastal) and the inspiration of the history as well. Easy car parking and facilities with a nice warm welcome from a "Hat Hat" be it, cake and coffee. It really is a beautiful place to visit and explore.

4 /5 Trevor Weeks MBE: There is good car parking here and a nice cafe. The towers and fort are well sign posted and have good information boards giving the history of the site. Good views across towards the Isle of Thanet.