Description
The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign in the Second World War that took place between July and October 1940. The Battle of Britain Memorial in Folkestone is dedicated to the 3,000 men of the RAF that took part, who Winston Churchill referred to as The Few. It features a statue of a lone pilot, replica aircraft, a Memorial Wall, and The Scramble Experience. Visitors learn what it would have been like for the fighters in 1940 through special effects and a video wall.
Opening Hours
National Memorial Site
Open all times.
The Wing and Car Park
March to September
Wednesday to Sunday
10am-5pm
October to February
Wednesday to Sunday
10am-4pm.
Price
Memorial
Free
Scramble Experience
Adult: £6
OAP/Friend of the Few: £5
Child -5-16 years: £4
Under years: Free
Family - 2 adults +2 children: £16.50
Guided Tours: £30
Parking charges apply.
Accessibility
The memorial site is wheelchair friendly but able-bodied helper advised for manual wheelchairs due to slopes.
Bus
The Wave service bus 102 runs from the centre of Folkestone – Shellons Street Car Park to the site.
Dogs
Allowed on lead on the memorial site. Only assistance dogs are allowed in The Wing.
Facilities
Cafe • Toilets • Disabled Toilet • Baby Changing Facilities (all in The Wing) • Parking
Picture Credit: © The Battle of Britain Memorial Ltd.
