Historical sites in the South of England

There are plenty of historic sites to explore in the South of England from enchanting castles to awe-inspiring abbeys, Kent and Sussex alone have some fantastic sites to explore.

From the moment your arrive into Dover on the ferry you'll be treated to some impressive views! Dover Castle is not to be missed, set high above the town of Dover on top of the famous white cliffs, you'll find a whole day of entertainment here! With a great range of food and drink outlets scattered around the grounds and plenty of room to have a family picnic it makes for a great family day out. From the Great Tower, to the underground hospital and the impressive Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment Museum, there's plenty to explore! Not forgetting the impressive secret war tunnels, which played a vital role in operation Dynamo - the evacuations of Dunkirk.

From Dover to West Sussex and Windsor, there are plenty of places to explore in the South of England, whether you are travelling by car or train. Travelling by car and need some added flexibility to your booking? Upgrade to one of our Standard Flexi or Fully Flexi tickets and you'll benefit from some flexibility on your departure time. Plus, if you upgrade to our Fully Flexi ticket, you'll also avoid cancellation and amendment fees! 

We’ve put together our top pick of historical sites in the South of England below.