Richborough Roman Fort

06/06/2026

Our sister site Walmer Castle would love your vote 💕

Can they make RHS partner Garden of the year ? Only you can help decide ☺️

Since January this year we have been an official RHS Partner Garden. As part of this we have entered the Partner Garden of the Year competition.

This year the competition focuses on biodiversity projects, for which we have chosen the rejuvenation of the Woodland.

If you have a spare minute then please vote for us on bit.ly/votewalmer and find us in the Southeast section!

Thank you!! 💚

05/06/2026

Here at Richborough Roman Fort we welcome all visitors, including dogs.

Like the Romans we take great care of our canine friends – you’ll find a water bowl and doggy biscuits waiting on arrival.

All we ask is keep dogs (such as Arthur the Patterdale Terrier pictured after a brisk walk around the Claudian ditches) on their leads.

04/06/2026

The Romans generously attributed the Goddess Minerva with wisdom, justice, law, victory, trade and the arts. They also associated her with owls; so it could only be a sign of good fortune when one of our volunteers at Richborough Roman Fort was pelted from a great height with barn owl pellets yesterday. Pellets are the regurgitated parts of prey – bones, fur, feathers – which the birds regurgitate in lozenge-shaped blackened masses. Our colleague rightly felt tremendously honoured!

03/06/2026

We have an extensive handling collection that can be booked for education visits.

On hand during your visit are our amazing education volunteers, who will guide the groups through the learning experience

Get in touch to find out more or visit our website below

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richborough-roman-fort-and-amphitheatre/school-visits/

01/06/2026

💥 National Volunteers Week 2026 💥

A huge thankyou to all of our volunteers for all of there hard work, passion and dedication

Want to join our team? look for your opportunity here 👇
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

30/05/2026

This week we mark the feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, the evangelical missionary sent by Pope Gregory to convert the pagans of Kent.

At Richborough Roman Fort we have the ruins of a chapel dedicated to the pathfinding prelate.

Tradition has it that it was at Richborough that Augustine landed before making his way to Canterbury.

Find out more on St Augustine's during your visit to us and why not visit our sister site St Augustine's Abbey to complete your day 🧐

27/05/2026

On the Hedge

Here at Richborough Roman Fort we believe in the importance of looking after the diversity of animal life that have made their home amongst the ancient ruins.

This month we’ve added a house for hedgehogs. Designed to keep the animals safe and warm it is now nestling amongst bushes and trees we’re hoping a hog will adopt this home soon.

The new Hedgehog house was made by one of our very talented volunteers over at Walmer Castle Garden team

25/05/2026

Site check complete ✅

We are all ready to welcome you this Bank Holiday Monday 😁

24/05/2026

Members' Week 2026

As a special thank you to our members for your ongoing support, we are delighted to invite you to Members’ Week 2026.

Between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 May 2026, members can enjoy exclusive discounts in the shop and you can even bring a friend for free when you visit!

Find out more details on our website 👇🏽

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area/members-events/members-week/

Not a member ? Don't worry our friendly team can sign you up on entry and give you all your need to get started on your membership journey 🎉

23/05/2026

Lewis holes

These holes were chiselled into the centre of the heavy stone blocks and by the use of Lewis Keys enabled them to be lifted and positioned into place by a wooden crane .

The secure grip tightens as the metal keys expand under tension in the hole.

This technology originally used by the Egyptians was later adapted by the Romans.

Speak to one of our friendly knowledgeable volunteers during your visit to pick up some interesting facts during your visit