Fort Burgoyne

Fort Burgoyne The Fort was built in the 1860s, to protect Dover Castle. Managed by White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on behalf of Land Trust

Fort Burgoyne was acquired by the Land Trust early in 2014, with plans to restore this unique site and open it to the public for the first time in its history. Fort Burgoyne will be a welcome addition to the community and visitor attractions in Dover and beyond.

07/06/2026

📸Our Summer 2026/27 photography competition is live!

We can't wait to see your entries! To get involved, email your photographs to [email protected] along with the following information:
✔️ Your name
✔️ Site name of where the photograph was taken
✔️ Date the image was taken
✔️ Your social media account names (instagram/facebook)
❗Please note, photographs MUST be taken on Land Trust land to qualify. You can find our sites listed on our website.

Enter for the chance to win a £75 voucher. You don't have to be an avid photographer, all ages, abilities and photos taken on smart phones are welcome. For T&C's click here https://bit.ly/42KL8LM

05/06/2026

Is it a humming bird, a hawk or a moth?
It’s all 3.. Kind of.
Say hello to the Hummingbird Hawk-Moth. A day flying moth seen throughout the summer months. We’re quite lucky to have so many of them here at Fort Burgoyne, and even luckier to capture a video of one!

💧 Important Information 💧The Fort Burgoyne Open Day is TOMORROW! Please read the information below 👇It is going to be a ...
28/05/2026

💧 Important Information 💧
The Fort Burgoyne Open Day is TOMORROW!

Please read the information below 👇

It is going to be a hot day, and as we are such an old site, we do not have suitable drinking water on site, please bring plenty with you for the day!

There is free parking available on site, our volunteers will guide you to the parking area, but please be aware of pedestrians on site and keep to 5 mph.

We do welcome dogs on site, however they must be kept on a lead and cleared up after. Dogs unfortunately will not be allowed on the guided tours to the lower levels. Please consider your pets welfare with the hot weather.

There will not be catering options at this event, but there are plenty of places for you to enjoy a picnic in the nice weather, so please feel free to bring lunch along with you.

We can't wait to welcome you through the gates our wonderfully unique site!

See you tomorrow from 10 am!

Full event details can be found on our website: https://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/events/whats-on

🌿 Important Notice 🌿As we head into Summer, we’d like to remind visitors that swimming is NOT permitted at any of our si...
28/05/2026

🌿 Important Notice 🌿

As we head into Summer, we’d like to remind visitors that swimming is NOT permitted at any of our sites and to take precautions to prevent fires, helping us protect both people and the natural environment.

During dry conditions, our green spaces and wildlife are more vulnerable, so we kindly ask everyone to take extra care when visiting:
❌ Please don’t enter the water
❌ Do not use BBQs
❌ Do not light bonfires or campfires
🔥 Report any signs of fire by calling 999

These actions help safeguard local habitats, protect wildlife, and keep our spaces safe for everyone to enjoy. The wellbeing of our visitors and the natural environment is always our priority, so please plan ahead and take care during hot weather.

For weather updates, visit the Met Office website.
If you need to contact the Land Trust:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01925 852005
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🦎 Lively Lizards returns to Fort Burgoyne! In conjunction with the Fort Burgoyne Open Day on Friday 29 May, we have 2 op...
15/05/2026

🦎 Lively Lizards returns to Fort Burgoyne!

In conjunction with the Fort Burgoyne Open Day on Friday 29 May, we have 2 opportunities to join the rangers as we explore the Fort and spot some scaly wildlife. Come along for either a 10.30 am or a 1pm start.
Whilst you're here, you can book yourself onto a free history tour taking you to otherwise restricted areas.
This day will be a perfect blend of wildlife and history!

You can find more details on our website 👉 www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/events/whats-on

Step inside Fort Burgoyne for a rare opportunity to explore this historic site and uncover its rich past alongside its t...
12/05/2026

Step inside Fort Burgoyne for a rare opportunity to explore this historic site and uncover its rich past alongside its thriving wildlife.
Visitors are invited to wander at their own pace through the parade ground, stables, terreplein, and selected casemates, soaking up the unique character of this remarkable fort.
For those keen to delve deeper, free guided tours led by our knowledgeable and friendly volunteers will be available to book on the day. These exclusive tours will take you behind the scenes into areas not usually open to the public, including the lower levels, shooting gallery, chemin de ronde, and other hidden spaces.

We are also offering two family-friendly 'Lively Lizard' events on the day, find out more via our website 👉 https://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/events/whats-on

Teas/Coffees available.
Fort Burgoyne booklets will also be available to purchase for £5 each. Cash or card payments acceptable.
There is no need to book.
Cost: Free entry- donations gratefully appreciated.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome but will not be allowed to the lower levels of the Fort- please remember to clean up after your dogs on site.
Disability access: We welcome all visitors, however, as an ancient scheduled monument we are restricted to the adjustments that can be made. Access to the lower levels is currently unavailable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility due to steep steps and uneven floors. Access to the terreplein is via a grassed slope- this may not be suitable for some wheelchairs. Ramps will be in place to help navigate over smaller changes in ground level.
Parking: There is free parking on site.
Address: Fort Burgoyne, Fort Burgoyne Road, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5FN

We can't wait to welcome you 👋

08/05/2026

❗ Final Call for our Spring Photography Competition

The Spring season of our photography competition closes on Monday 11th May so don’t miss your chance to enter! Submit your photos taken on a Land Trust site for the opportunity to win a £75 voucher. You don’t need to be an expert photographer; we welcome all ages, abilities, and photos taken on smartphones.

Email your entries to [email protected], and for more information click here: https://bit.ly/4tiSBws

Things are brightening up at Fort Burgoyne.Over such a short time, some of our most loved flowers have been springing up...
06/05/2026

Things are brightening up at Fort Burgoyne.

Over such a short time, some of our most loved flowers have been springing up seemingly everywhere across our wildflower areas.
This includes Horseshoe Vetch, Bird's Foot Trefoil and Kidney Vetch, all important plants for butterflies such as the Common Blue and Adonis Blue.
We've never recorded an Adonis Blue here at Fort Burgoyne... Could this be the year?

Want to come and see our wonderful wildflowers yourself?
Make sure to come along to our upcoming open day, find the key details below 👇

Date: Friday 29 May
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Where: Fort Burgoyne

Completely FREE to enter. You'll be able to explore the grounds at your own leisure to take in the wildflower magic. History tours, taking you to other wise off limit areas, are bookable on the day.

Find out more on our website: https://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk/events/whats-on

We've been noticing some increased activity from our local Kestrels here at the Fort! They seem to be eyeing up a partic...
04/05/2026

We've been noticing some increased activity from our local Kestrels here at the Fort!

They seem to be eyeing up a particular area and are spending lots of time chattering away to each other. We'll be keeping an eye on them from a safe distance to see if we have a nesting pair.

It seems to be a female and a first year male, judging by their plumage, and if you remember from last year, we had a first year male Black Redstart breed with us here. We're thrilled to know these young birds feel safe enough to consider raising a brood with us 🩷

Stay tuned, as we'll be posting updates as we can!

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Fort Burgoyne Road
Dover
CT155LP

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