FREE! side & heritage! Something

Somethingfor

everyone!

A fun fortnight of exciting activities to

celebrate our local countryside & heritage!Most

events

FREE!

Try something new!

The Up on the Downs Landscape Partnership Scheme is a £2.5 million Heritage Lottery Fund project involving a wide range of partners. Hosted by Dover District Council, Up on the Downs is working with local communities, groups and organisations to conserve and celebrate the landscape and heritage of the Dover and Folkestone area. Find out more about what we’re doing on page 54.

Welcome to this year’s Up on the Downs Big Summer Festival!

An exciting jam-packed

two-week programme of

events that aim to showcase

the beautiful local countryside

and amazing heritage that

we are lucky to have on

our doorstep. Most events

are FREE!

With almost 50 events

focusing on WILDLIFE, ART,

HISTORY and being ACTIVE,

there really is something

for everyone.

uponthedowns.org.uk

01304 872138

[email protected]

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twitter.com/uponthedowns #uponthedowns

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04 Information

05 Watch out for the

Wacky Wagon!

06 Symbols key

07 Event categories

explained

08 Big Summer

Festival programme

10 See yourself on the

WhiteCliffsofDover!

12 Event listings

40 Map of Festival area

42 Site information

52 Special thanks

54 Our other projects

56 Volunteering

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INFORMATION

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BOOKING

Not required unless stated otherwise. Please call 01304 872 785 to book your place. For a few events, you will needtocalladifferentnumberand this will be given in the event information.

CLOTHING

We have ordered the weather for a Great British summer. If the sun does shine, please come prepared with water, sun cream and a hat. If the weather isn’t so good, then please bring waterproofs.

Many of our events will be enjoyed more in strong, comfortable footwear. Some of the terrain may be rough, steep and muddy.

WEATHER

Whatever the weather, an event leader will be at the meeting place and will decide whether to proceed or not.

CHARGES

Most events are free. However, some of our partners ask for a small donation towards the

cost of the event.

DOGS

Dogs are welcome if they are kept under control and on a lead, except at events which state that no dogs are allowed.

GETTING THERE

Where possible, please try to walk, cycle or take public transport to events. Information on bus and train times and routes can be sought from:

www.kent.gov.uk/ roads-and-travel www.thetrainline.com

There is a google directions facility at:

www.maps.google.com

DISCLAIMER

Up on the Downs and Dover District Council accept no responsibility for events led by other organisations or groups. Information is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change.

If you need any more information, please call 01304 872 785.


WATCH OUT FOR THE WACKY WAGON!During the Big Summer Festival, look out for the Wacky Wagon. It will be rocking up to events and places in the area throughout this time!

Come to say hello and add to our rolling illustration that will display what you think about the local landscape, wildlife and heritage.

Leave a little of your creative self with us and see the collective artwork displayed at Samphire Hoe at the festival fortnight finaleonSunday7thAug.

Facebook/Tweet/ Instagram yourself with the van. Hashtag to use #wackywagon The best snap will win a T-shirt!

hello!

SYMBOLS KEY Free event

Donations welcome£0.00 Cost per person

Booking required 01304 872 785 (All bookings will be through this number unlessadifferentnumberisgiven)

Car parking charges apply Family event Suitable for children over 7 (Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult)

Suitable for children over 12 (Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult)

Adults only Suitable for all ages, families & individuals Wheelchair friendly Buggy friendly No dogs

Bring a torch



EVENT CATEGORIES EXPLAINED

HISTORY

These events will leave you fascinated by our local heritage. Watch a play about Dover during WW1, follow in the footsteps of our Bronze Age ancestors, marvel at Roman life and learn more about the area’s impressive military history.

ARTS

Get creative at an arts event! With the help of local artists, try your hand at street art or paint the stunning cloudscapes from Samphire Hoe. Test out your photography skills at the Western Heights or make your own fossil in Folkestone!

WILDLIFE

From crabs and crickets to flowersandfossils,morethana dozen events will give you the chance to learn about the wonderful animals and plants that live alongside us. Brush up youridentificationskills,learnabout their lifestyles and meet them for yourself!

ACTIVE

Whether you want to beat your personal best at the Samphire Hoe Fun Run, hike along the North Downs Way or wander to the Warren on a bilingual walk with the Nepalese community, get outdoors and active this summer.

All of our events fall into one or more of the following categories:


Fri 22nd July Sat 23rd July Sun 24th July

Thurs 28th July Fri 29th July Sat 30th July

Weds 3rd August Thurs 4th August Fri 5th August

’TIL THE DOVER BOYS COME HOME

PORT OF DOVER COMMUNITY REGATTA

CRICKET AND GRASSHOPPER IDENTIFICATION


WALKING THE RIVER DOUR

TOUR OF ROMAN DOVER


PAST LANDSCAPES PICNIC

WARRIOR MONKS OF SWINGFIELD

DISCOVER ST JOHN’S COMMANDERY

BATS AT FOLKESTONE WARREN

TOWN & DOWNS CIRCULAR WALK

MINI BEAST SAFARI

MAKE YOUR OWN MAGICAL MAP

LIGHTHOUSE OPEN EVENING

NAMASTE! WANDER AT THE WARREN

FLIT, FLAP AND FLY

BIG FAMILY PICNIC

GEOLOGY OF FOLKESTONE WARREN

DROP REDOUBT & GRAND SHAFT OPEN EVENING

LOST LANDSCAPES OF LYDDEN

EAST WEAR BAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL OPEN DAY

SAMPHIRE HOE SUMMER 5K SERIES

STREET ART WORKSHOP

GRASSLAND GROOVERS AT SAMPHIRE HOE

ROCKPOOLING AT MILL POINT

LANDFORMS AND LANDSCAPES OF LYMINGE

FORT BURGOYNE - DOVER’S HIDDEN HISTORY

FAN BAY PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

BIG SUMMER FESTIVAL PROGRAMME | 2016


Mon 25th July Tues 26th July Weds 27th July

Sun 31st July Mon 1st August Tues 2nd August

Sat 6th August Sun 7th August

FARM AND FOREST ACTIVITY DAY

ROCKING ROCK POOLING

BATS AT THE PINES GARDEN

A MORNING WALK FROM PADDLESWORTH

FOSSIL FUN

WEATHERTIME DINNER

ROCKPOOL ROCK STARS

DOVER MUSEUM FAMILY DAY

FORT BURGOYNE

LIGHTHOUSE OPEN EVENING

FORT BURGOYNE

FLIT, FLAP AND FLY

WEATHER WATERCOLOUR AND DRAWING WORKSHOP

MEET THE ANIMALS

FORT BURGOYNE

PICTURE THE WESTERN HEIGHTS

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER

STREET ART WORKSHOP

MOTH TRAPPING EVENING

MEET THE ANIMALS

THE DENTON DABBLER

LOCAL FOOD EVENING ‘BY THE SEA’

IT’S A BUG’S LIFE AT SWINGFIELD MINNIS

A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE DOWNS

BIG SUMMER BASH – JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL FORTNIGHT FINALE AT SAMPHIRE HOE

KEY:

ACTIVE

WILDLIFE

ARTS

HISTORY

BIG SUMMER FESTIVAL PROGRAMME | 2016

On Sunday 7th August , we’ll be projecting festival photos onto the cliffs at Samphire Hoe. You may even spot yourself! Come along to the Big Summer Bash with Up on the Downs and our partners from 6pm – 10pm . There will be stories and songs from Dover Tales, bugs, facepainting, food stalls and more! Please bring a torch.

SEE YOURSELF ON THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER

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‘TIL THE DOVER BOYS COME HOMEFriday 22nd July7.30pm - 9.30pmPalace Green car park,

DoverCastle,CastleHill,

Dover,CT161HU

(seemap-no.10)

It’s 1916 and the Dover Patrol pays a visit to a morale boosting concert party. Based on local historical documents and newspaper reports from the period, Dover Youth Theatre brings you a taste of life in Dover castle, town and port, through film and performance.

PORT OF DOVER COMMUNITY REGATTASaturday 23rd July10am - 6.15pmMarineParade,Dover

A day full of exciting events

for all the family on sea, land and air. Come down and meet the Up on the Downs team!

CRICKET AND GRASSHOPPER IDENTIFICATION Saturday 23rd July10am - 4pmSamphire Hoe education

shelter,CT179FL

(seemap-no.15)

Learn about the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper with local naturalist, Dan Bennett,



and then take a trip around Samphire Hoe and The Warren to discover the animals in the flesh. No experience needed.

01304 872 158£10returnabledepositrequired

‘TIL THE DOVER BOYS COME HOMESaturday 23rd July7.30pm - 9.30pmPalace Green car park,

DoverCastle,CastleHill,

Dover,CT161HU

(seemap-no.10)

It’s 1916 and the Dover Patrol pays a visit to a morale boosting concert party. Based on local historical documents and newspaper reports from the period, Dover Youth Theatre brings you a taste of life in Dover castle, town and port, through film and

performance.

WALKING THE RIVER DOUR Sunday 24th July10.30am - 1pmMeet at the entrance to

De Bradelei Wharf store,

CambridgeRoad,Dover,

CT179BJ

Learn about the history and wildlife of the River Dour on this guided walk. You’ll see some of the developments to improve the environment, and problems yet to be solved. You can get a train or bus back to town from Kearsney Park (or you can leave at any convenient point along the way).

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TOUR OF ROMAN DOVER Sunday 24th July2.15pm - 4.15pmMeet at the forecourt, Roman

PaintedHouse,Dover,CT179AJ

(seemap-no.12)

Walk back into Roman Dover on this tour that will highlight significant sites in the town centre. The walk will finish with a guided visit to the Roman Painted House by Dover archaeologist Dr Brian Philp.£2

‘TIL THE DOVER BOYS COME HOMESunday 24th July2pm - 3pmCruiseTerminal1,LordWarden

Square,Dover,CT179EQ

It’s 1916 and the Dover Patrol pays a visit to a morale boosting concert party. Based on local historical documents and

newspaper reports from the period, Dover Youth Theatre brings you a taste of life in Dover castle, town and port, through film & performance.

PAST LANDSCAPES PICNIC Sunday 24th July6pm - 8pmMeet in the car park, Elms Vale

Recreation Ground, Elms Vale

Road,Dover,CT179PP

(seemap-no.3)

Bring along a picnic to walk in your ancestors’ footsteps on Whinless Down, from the Bronze Age round barrows to First World War defences. Enjoy spectacular views of Dover and its surrounding valleys and find out more about this historic landscape from local archaeologist Andrew Richardson.

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FARM AND FOREST ACTIVITY DAYMonday 25th July10am - 4pmKearsney Parks, Alkham Road,

TempleEwell,Dover,CT163EE

(seemap-no.2)

One of the big events of the fortnight, this will be a fun-packed family day! There’ll be a local farmer and her sheep, a travelling theatre performing a play about shepherding, a dog show with a livestock friendly theme and lots of Forest School activities to get stuck into. There will also be tree trails, arts and craft stands, tractors, model boating, sports, local produce stalls and many other activities. Please note that parking is very limited and this event attracted over 2000 people last year. Use public transport if possible and check the

Up on the Downs website for additional information.

ROCKING ROCKPOOLINGMonday 25th July11am - 1pmMeet at the Warden’s Hut,

Lower Leas Coastal Park,

Folketone,CT202JP

(seemap-no.18)

Explore the rockpools of Mill Point below the Coastal Park. Find out what plants and animals live in this dynamic environment and how they have to adapt to survive. Expect crabs, fish, shrimps,



seaweed and fun! Please bring nets and buckets if you have them.

BATS AT THE PINES GARDENMonday 25th July7.30pm - 10pmThe Pines Calyx, The Pines

Garden, St Margaret’s Bay,

Dover,CT156DZ

(seemap-no.5)

Learn about bats around the world and here at home, their needs and lifestyles, and the latest research findings from local specialist Shirley Thompson. After the

talk, join Shirley for a walk in the Pines Garden and South Foreland Valley in search of these wonderful creatures.

A MORNING WALK FROM PADDLESWORTHTuesday 26th July 10am - 12.30pmMeet at the Cat and Custard

Pot pub car park,

Paddlesworth,CT188AD

This easy-paced walk with the White Cliffs Ramblers will follow footpaths through the meadows and woods between Hawkinge and Densole. There are a few stiles and some uneven ground, but no steep hills. The walk is just under six miles long. Afterwards, enjoy lunch or a drink in the pub!

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FOSSIL FUNTuesday 26th July 10.30am - 12 noonFolkestoneTownHall,1-2

Guildhall Street,

Folkestone,CT201DY

Visit the Town Hall for some fun fossil activities today. Help to dig for fossils, see a real Mammoth’s tooth, create your own fossil, hunt for dinosaurs and learn about the creatures that left their mark on the Kent coast thousands of years ago.

WEATHERTIME DINNERTuesday 26th July 7pm - 9.30pmSamphire Hoe education

shelter,CT179FL

(seemap-no.15)

Enjoy fine dining while you watch this Dover Arts Development film, a visual diary of the weather around the Straits of Dover in September 2015, created by 30 artists from Belgium, England and France. Dinner, including wine, will be supplied by the Spindrift Café at Samphire Hoe.£25.00

ROCKPOOL ROCK STARSWednesday 27th July10am - 1pmSitemanagementoffice,

SamphireHoe,CT179FL

(seemap-no.15)

Be filmed while you discover what creatures live in the



rockpools. Later you’ll be rockpool stars in a movie. Please wear footwear that can get wet and bring some spare clothes!

DOVER MUSEUM FAMILY DAY - ARCHAEOLOGY DAYWednesday 27th July10.30am - 3pmDoverMuseum,MarketSquare,

Dover,CT161PB

(seemap-no.11)

Celebrate Archaeology Week with this archaeological themed day at Dover Museum. There will be free entry to the Museum and free craft activities for children in the History Gallery.

FORT BURGOYNE - DOVER’S HIDDEN HISTORYWednesday 27th July2pm - 4pmMeet at entrance to Connaught

BarracksoffDoverRoad,

justofftheA258junctionwith

DoverRdandDoverCastle

Coach Car Park

Built in the 1860s to defend Dover from attack, and now a Scheduled Monument, the Fort Burgoyne site covers 10 hectares. This tour, both above and below ground, will take you on a journey from the Fort’s original purpose through to its modifications in the two World Wars.

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TO THE LIGHTHOUSE OPEN EVENINGWednesday 27th July6pm - 8.30pmMeetattheWhiteCliffsof

DoverVisitorCentre,Langdon

Cliffs,CT161HJ.Thelighthouse

isa50-minutewalkaway

(seemap-no.9)

After three years’ hard work, South Foreland may now be the most studied lighthouse in the world! Join the National Trust to find out what has been discovered about this iconic building’s unique history and how it will be cared for in the future.

(LIMITED)

WARRIOR MONKS OF SWINGFIELDThursday 28th July10am - 1pmMeet in the car park on the

A260(ontherightcoming

from Folkestone, just past

MacFarlane’s)onthemain

CanterburyRoad,Swingfield,

Folkestone,CT157HX

This remote and lonely landscape was once home to the fighting Knights of Jerusalem, and one of the largest Minnisses in Kent. A minnis was common land used as pasture, but now only a fraction of it remains. This walk includes a one-hour stop at St John’s Commandery, for a talk by English Heritage Properties Curator Roy Porter.

DISCOVER ST JOHN’S COMMANDERYThursday 28th July11am - 12noon and 1pm - 2pmSt John’s Commandery,

SwantonLane,Swingfield,

CT157HG(seemap-no.1)

Join English Heritage Properties Curator Roy Porter to discover the history of this

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remarkable building, built by the Knights Hospitaller in the thirteenth century. It was used as a medieval chapel, later a farmhouse and more.

BATS AT FOLKESTONE WARRENThursday 28th July8pm - 11pmMeet outside the Harbour

Café (formerly Sandbanks/

ThePavilion),WearBayRoad,

Folkestone,CT196BL

(seemap–no.16)

Join this night walk through the dramatic landscape of Folkestone Warren in search of bats & other night wildlife, with stories about smugglers and the history of the Warren. Please bring a torch & wear sturdy footwear.

TOWN AND DOWNS CIRCULAR WALKFriday 29th July 10am - 3pmMeet at the Three Hills

Sports Park, Cheriton Road,

Folkestone,Kent,CT195JU

Enjoy stunning views across Folkestone and the English Channel on this country walk. Following parts of the North Downs Way, it will take in the historic hamlet of Paddlesworth and the Cat and Custard Pot pub, a favourite of the Battle of Britain fighter pilots.



MINI BEAST SAFARIFriday 29th July10am - 12 noonMeet at the Old Park

Community Centre at the

end of Gordon Road on

WhitfieldHill,CT162ET

(seemap–no.4)

Come along to this mini beast safari at Old Park Hill Nature Reserve. Explore parts of the reserve and find the creepy crawlies that live there. Families are most welcome. Bring wellies as it can be muddy!

MAKE YOUR OWN MAGICAL MAP (ART IN THE SHELTER)Friday 29th July2pm - 4pmMeet at the site management

office,SamphireHoe,CT179FL

(seemap-no.15)

Every day we walk or

travel somewhere, whether that’s to school, to work, in the town or countryside. Take inspiration from the work of contemporary artist Simon Lewty and have fun making your very own enchanted map of your journey.

01304 225649

TO THE LIGHTHOUSE OPEN EVENINGFriday 29th July6pm - 8.30pmMeetattheWhiteCliffsofDover

VisitorCentre,LangdonCliffs,

CT161HJ.Thelighthouseisa

50-minutewalkaway

(seemap-no.9)

After three years’ hard work, South Foreland may now be the most studied lighthouse in the world! Join the National Trust to find out what has been discovered about this

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iconic building’s unique history and how it will be cared for in the future.

(LIMITED)

NAMASTE! WANDER AT THE WARRENSaturday 30th July10am - 12.30pmMeet outside the Harbour



Folkestone,CT196BL

(seemap-no.16)

This bilingual walk (Nepali and English) will be led by Alfie from WCCP and Dipak from the Folkestone Nepalese community. With areas of chalk grassland, woodland and coastal cliff, Folkestone Warren supports a fascinating variety of plants. Find out about many of these plants and how the Nepalese

value and use them.

FLIT, FLAP AND FLYSaturday 30th July3 sessions: 10.30 - 11.10am, 12 - 12.40pm and 1.30 - 2.10pmQuarterhouse,MillBay,

Folkestone,CT201BN

Fine Chisel Theatre Company brings you Flit, Flap and Fly - a squawking adventure that explores a day in the life of a unique bird family. Suitable for all ages (but particularly aimed at 4-7 year olds) the audience join the birds in their nest, where you’ll learn



songs, eat worms and get ready to take flight.

£5.00 4-7 YEAR OLDS 01303 760750

THE BIG FAMILY PICNIC Saturday 30th July 1pm - 5pm The Alkham Valley Community

Project, Mount Ararat, Abbey

Road,Hougham,Dover,

CT157DJ

Bring your family to the Big Picnic, in this beautiful woodside field on the hills of the Alkham Valley! There will be face painting, storytelling, live music in the wood and the chance for children to have a pony ride.

£5.00 07973 222644

(LIMITED) (LIMITED)

THE GEOLOGY OF FOLKESTONE WARREN AND FOSSIL FORAYSaturday 30th July2pm - 3.30pmMeet outside the Harbour



Folkestone,CT196BL

(seemap-no.16)

Learn about the local geology and fossils that can be found on this short walk and find out why the landscape around East Wear Bay looks as it does. The walk will take about 1½ hours and will include the beach, so please wear sturdy footwear.

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DROP REDOUBT AND GRAND SHAFT OPEN EVENINGSaturday 30th July 6pm - 9pmDrop Redoubt Road, Western

Heights,Dover,CT179DY

(seemap-no.13)

This open evening is presented by the Western Heights Preservation Society. Explore the hidden fortress, see the remains of the Roman lighthouse and enjoy great views over Dover. The Grand Shaft Triple Staircase will be open so you can descend the 200 stairs to and from Snargate Street.

FORT BURGOYNE - DOVER’S HIDDEN HISTORYSunday 31st July 10am - 12 noonMeet at the entrance to

ConnaughtBarracksoffDover

Road,justofftheA258junction

withDoverRoadandDover

Castle Coach Car Park


FLIT, FLAP AND FLYSunday 31st July3 sessions: 10.30 - 11.10am, 12 - 12.40pm and 1.30 - 2.10pmQuarterhouse,MillBay,

Folkestone,CT201BN

Fine Chisel Theatre Company brings you Flit, Flap and Fly - a squawking adventure that explores a day in the life of a

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unique bird family. Suitable for all ages (but particularly aimed at 4-7 year olds) the audience join the birds in their nest, where you’ll learn songs, eat worms and get ready to take flight.

£5.00 4-7 YEAR OLDS 01303 760750

WEATHER WATERCOLOUR AND DRAWING WORKSHOPSunday 31st July 10am - 4pmSamphire Hoe education

shelter,CT179FL

(seemap-no.15)

Be inspired by the weather in this second Dover Arts Development event, with artists Clare Smith and Joanna Jones. Samphire Hoe is the perfect location for this workshop, lying as it does, exposed to all weathers, between the

cliff face and the sea. Please bring outdoor clothing!

£10.00

MEET THE ANIMALSSunday 31st July 10am - 12 noonMeet at Old Park Community

Centre at the end of Gordon Rd

onWhitfieldHill,CT162ET

(seemap-no.4)

Meet the Konik ponies and Highland cattle who are the residents at Old Park Hill Nature Reserve. Learn more about the livestock and the roles they play in restoring chalk grassland. This walk could be up to



2 miles long, depending on where the animals are. Everyone is welcome! Please wear wellies.

FORT BURGOYNE - DOVER’S HIDDEN HISTORYSunday 31st July 2pm - 4pmMeet at entrance to Connaught

BarracksoffDoverRd,justoff

theA258junctionwithDoverRd

&DoverCastleCoachCarPark


PICTURE THE WESTERN HEIGHTSSunday 31st July 5pm - 8pmMeet at St. Martin’s Battery car

pk,SouthMilitaryHill,Dover,

CT179UE(seemap-no.13)

This gentle stroll around the Western Heights will look at the views, historical features, flora and fauna close to the paths, as well as taking in superb views of the Channel and French coastline. There’ll be plenty of time to take photos along the way! Please bring your own photographic equipment.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVERMonday 1st August 11am - 2pmMeetattheWhiteCliffsof

DoverVisitorCentre,Langdon

Cliffs,CT161HJ(seemap-no.9)

Join the National Trust for a behind-the-scenes look at how the cliff-top environment is conserved. The walk will include information about how Up on the Downs has helped look after the land and buildings and improved access for everyone to enjoy.

STREET ART WORKSHOPMonday 1st August 3pm - 5pmThe Durlocks, Folkestone,

CT196AH

Work one-to-one with illustrator and street artist Squirl-art on a spray painted wall, inspired by the local countryside! Look in to the world of street art and work on your own designs with the Up on the Downs team as you wait. You will have your own ten-minute slot with Squirl-art. Please wear clothing you are happy to get messy! Not suitable for people with asthma, young children or pregnant women.

MOTH TRAPPING EVENINGMonday 1st August7.30pm - midnightMeet outside the Harbour





Folkestone,CT196BL

(seemap–no.16)

Come along and be amazed at the beauty of our native moths and other flying insects that can be found at the Warren. Nature Table will introduce you to some of these creatures of the night! Please bring something to sit on.

MEET THE ANIMALS Tuesday 2nd August 10am - 12 noon Meet at Old Park Community

Centre at the end of Gordon

RoadonWhitfieldHill,

CT162ET(seemap–no.4)

Meet the Konik ponies and Highland cattle who are the residents at Old Park Hill Nature Reserve. Learn more about the livestock and the roles they play in restoring chalk grassland. This walk could be up to 2 miles long, depending on where the animals are. Everyone is welcome!

THE DENTON DABBLER Tuesday 2nd August 7pm - 9pm Meet in the Jackdaw car park,

TheStreet,Denton,CT46QZ

Join Up on the Downs for this walk around the parish of Denton with Wootton, keeping an eye out for what wildlife’s about on an August

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summer evening. There’ll be an opportunity to pop into the beautifully named Jackdaw pub after the walk. This walk will be around three miles long.

LOCAL FOOD EVENING ‘BY THE SEA’Tuesday 2nd August 7pm - 10.30pmPines Garden Tea Room,

Beach Road, St Margaret’s

atCliffe,Dover,CT156DZ

(seemap–no.5)

A four course dinner of local and homegrown foods. There will be smoked mackerel caught locally, beef grazed on the chalk grassland around Dover, vegetables from the Pines Calyx garden and herbs foraged from

the countryside.

£27.50 01304 853173

LOST LANDSCAPES OF LYDDENWednesday 3rd August 10am - 1.30pmMeet at Lydden Village Hall

car park (behind the Bell Inn

publichouse),CanterburyRoad,

LyddenCT157EX

Join local author Dan Tuson on this 5 mile guided walk to explore the hills, woodlands, fields and byways of Lydden, and learn how to read the landscape of a typical downland parish. Copies of Dan’s book The Kent Downs will be available to buy.

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EAST WEAR BAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL OPEN DAYWednesday 3rd August 10am - 4pmThesiteisjustoffWearBay

Road,Folkestone,CT196PR

Come to meet the archaeologists who are excavating the internationally-important Iron Age and Roman site on Folkestone’s East Cliff. Enjoy spectacular views of the Channel while seeing and hearing about the latest discoveries and finds. There’ll be regular site tours throughout the day.

SAMPHIRE HOE SUMMER 5K SERIESWednesday 3rd August 7.30pm - 9pmSamphire Hoe education

shelter,CT179FL

(seemap-no.15)

This summer evening series from Nice Work returns for a sixth year to the unique setting of Samphire Hoe, a place where you can truly appreciate the drama of the White Cliffs. Spot prizes will be given to finishing positions that match animal-related facts.

£10 ADULTS / £3 CHILDREN

STREET ART WORKSHOPThursday 4th August 11am - 1pmWallatHighMeadow,Dover,

oppositeentrancetoDover

Boys Grammar School,

Noah’sArkRoad,Dover,

CT170DQ(seemapno.3)

Work one-to-one with illustrator and street artist Squirl-art on a spray painted wall, inspired by the local



countryside! Look in to the world of street art and work on your own designs with the Up on the Downs team as you wait. You will have your own ten-minute slot with Squirl-art. Please wear clothing you are happy to get messy! Not suitable for people with asthma, young children or pregnant women.

GRASSLAND GROOVERS AT SAMPHIRE HOEThursday 4th August 2pm - 4/5pmMeet at the site management

office,SamphireHoe,

CT179FL(seemapno.15)

Be filmed while you bag some bugs on a mini beast safari in the inches high savannah at Samphire Hoe. Later, you’ll be intrepid Grassland Groovers in a Facebook movie!

ROCKPOOLING AT MILL POINTThursday 4th August 6pm - 8pmMeet at the Warden’s Hut,

Lower Leas Coastal Park,

Folkestone,CT202JP

(seemapno.18)

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Mill Point with Kent Wildlife Trust’s Marine Officer and see what has adapted to life between the tides. Adapt or perish!

LANDFORMS AND LANDSCAPES OF LYMINGEFriday 5th August 10am - 2pmMeet at Lyminge Parish Church

of St Mary and St Ethelburga

Join Up on the Downs on this lovely walk taking in the impressive landscape and landforms around Lyminge and Etchinghill. We’ll stop to have our packed lunches en route and there will be the opportunity to hear about a couple of projects we’ve funded through our small grants scheme.

FORT BURGOYNE - DOVER’S HIDDEN HISTORYFriday 5th August 2pm - 4pmMeet at the entrance to

ConnaughtBarracksoffDover

Road,justofftheA258junction

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FAN BAY PHOTOGRAPHY TOURFriday 5th August 4pm - 7pmMeet at South Foreland

Lighthouse, The Front,

StMargaret’sBay,Dover,

CT156HP(seemapno.7)

Have you been to the Fan Bay Deep Shelter and left wanting more? Then come along to this unique photography tour, to go into the Tunnels and get some photos of your own! Booking is required. Please bring your own photographic equipment. You will need some prior experience of the site and knowledge

of photography.

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IT’S A BUG’S LIFE AT SWINGFIELD MINNISSaturday 6th August 10am - 12 noonMeet at the car park (on the

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offtheCanterburyRoad,

Swingfield,Folkestone,

CT157HX

Join local bug expert Tony Rouse and some of his creepy crawlies on this morning of fun to find out about the lives of mini beasts that live at this new community wildlife site. We will try to find some of them for ourselves!

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A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE DOWNSSaturday 6th August 2pm - 4pmMeet at Little Farthingloe Farm,

FolkestoneRoad,Dover,

CT157AA(seemapno.14)

This gentle walk in the Kent Downs will look at the landscape both from eye level and the air with the aid of drone technology. A trained drone pilot will fly over the landscape so that you can see the countryside from a different perspective!

BIG SUMMER BASH Sunday 7th August 6pm - 10pmSamphire Hoe education

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(seemap-no.15)

Join Up on the Downs and our partners for the festival fortnight finale! This evening celebration will include stories and songs from Dover Tales, facepainting, bugs and much more. We’ll be taking photographs throughout the festival so come along for the chance to see yourself projected onto the White Cliffs of Dover! We’ll also be showing a film about the return of ravens to the White Cliffs. There will be a variety of food stalls available too.

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St John’s Commandery

Kearsney Abbey

High Meadow/Whinless

Down/Nemo Down

Old Park Hill Nature Reserve

Pines Calyx

South Foreland Valley

South Foreland Lighthouse

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

& Sound Mirrors

White Cliffs of Dover

Dover Castle

Dover Museum

Roman Painted House

Western Heights, Drop Redoubt

and Grand Shaft

Little Farthingloe Farm

Samphire Hoe

Folkestone Warren

Folkestone Downs

Lower Leas Coastal Park

Hawkinge

FOLKESTONE

Channel Tunnel Terminal

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Capel-le-Ferne

AlkhamSwingfield Street

Lyminge

Temple Ewell

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St John’s Commandery

Kearsney Abbey

High Meadow/Whinless

Down/Nemo Down

Old Park Hill Nature Reserve

Pines Calyx

South Foreland Valley

South Foreland Lighthouse

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

& Sound Mirrors

White Cliffs of Dover

Dover Castle

Dover Museum

Roman Painted House

Western Heights, Drop Redoubt

and Grand Shaft

Little Farthingloe Farm

Samphire Hoe

Folkestone Warren

Folkestone Downs

Lower Leas Coastal Park

Hawkinge

FOLKESTONE

Channel Tunnel Terminal

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Lyminge

Temple Ewell

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ST JOHN’S COMMANDERY GRID REF: TR232440 MAP REF: 1

T: 01304 211067

E: [email protected]

W: www.english-heritage.org.uk

This chapel near the village of Swingfield

was built by the Knights Hospitaller in

the thirteenth century. The building

was converted to use as a farmhouse in

the 16th century. GETTING THERE: Swanton Lane, Swingfield, Folkestone, CT15 7HG.

KEARSNEY ABBEYGRID REF: TR288437 MAP REF: 2

T: 01304 872458


W: www.kearsneyparks.co.uk/Home.aspx

This is a park on the outskirts of Dover. The

gardens are laid out as informal parkland

around two ornamental lakes through which

the River Dour flows. GETTING THERE: Alkham

Road, Temple Ewell, Dover, CT16 3EG. Parking is

extremely limited. Please walk, cycle or take public transport if you

can. Kearsney train station is a five minute walk away and the 15B

bus operates from Dover town centre.


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HIGH MEADOW, WHINLESS DOWN AND NEMO DOWNGRID REF: TR298414 MAP REF: 3

T: 01304 241806/ 01622 662012 (Nemo Down only)


[email protected] (Nemo Down only)

W: www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk

Up on the Downs has funded work to

increase the amount of grass on this

complex of chalk grassland sites, while

keeping a balance of scrub and other

plants that provide cover for wildlife.

There are also significant archaeological

features including Bronze Age barrows and WW1 defences.

GETTING THERE: Elms Vale Recreation Ground, Elms Vale Road,

Dover, CT17 9PP.

OLD PARK HILL NATURE RESERVEGRID REF: TR275454 MAP REF: 4

T: 01622 662012


W: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

This site is currently a mosaic of grass, scrub

and woodland but would once have been

chalk grassland. Up on the Downs is funding

work to recreate this habitat and community

projects will help local people learn more

about the site. GETTING THERE: Whitfield Hill, Dover, CT16 3BE.

PINES CALYX GRID REF: TR366442 MAP REF: 5

T: 01304 851737

W: www.pinescalyx.co.uk

The Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum

in St Margaret’s Bay is a blend of beauty,

innovation and sustainability. GETTING THERE:

Beach Road, St Margaret’s Bay, Dover, CT15 6DZ.


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SOUTH FORELAND VALLEYGRID REF: TR363438 MAP REF: 6

T: 01304 241 806



This area of chalk grassland, scrub and

woodland shelters remarkable wildlife as well

as WW2 defences. It contains basil thyme and

the chalkhill blue butterfly, as well as many

other specialist species. GETTING THERE:

Parking is available in the village of St Margaret’s, CT15 6DR.

SOUTH FORELAND LIGHTHOUSEGRID REF: TR359433 MAP REF: 7

T: 01304 241 806


W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

This Victorian lighthouse is a landmark of the

White Cliffs and the first in the world to use

electric light. Marconi used the lighthouse

for his work with radio waves and it received

the first international radio transmission

from France in 1899. GETTING THERE: Parking at White Cliffs

Vistor Centre, Upper Road, Dover, CT16 1HJ. The lighthouse is a

50-minute walk away.

THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER, FAN BAY DEEPSHELTER AND SOUND MIRRORSGRID REF: TR336422 MAP REF: 8 & 9

T: 01304 202756


W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The iconic White Cliffs of Dover overlook the

English Channel and France can be seen on a

clear day. The chalk grassland is home to many

unusual plants and insects, and there are many

defensive positions still in place from both World

Wars. The underground shelter & sound mirrors are some of the

finest examples of 20th century British defences. GETTING THERE:

White Cliffs Visitor Centre, Langdon Cliffs, Upper Rd, Dover CT16 1HJ.

DOVER CASTLEGRID REF: TR323420 MAP REF: 10

T: 01304 211067


W: www.english-heritage.org.uk

From the Romans to the Cold War, Dover Castle has

played a key role in the nation’s history for centuries.

It stands on a hill that was probably an Iron Age hill

fort, the main keep was built in the 12th century and

it was the base from which the evacuation of Dunkirk

in WW2 was organised. GETTING THERE: Castle Hill, Dover, CT16 1HU.


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DOVER MUSEUMGRID REF: TTR318413 MAP REF: 11

T: 01304 201066


W: www.dovermuseum.co.uk

Dover Museum is home to the Bronze Age

Boat, the world’s oldest known sea-going

boat. The Museum also traces Dover’s

history from the Stone Age to the Saxons

and shows the growth of the town from

medieval times onwards. There are also exhibitions that

change annually. GETTING THERE: Dover Museum, Market

Square, Dover, CT16 1PH.

ROMAN PAINTED HOUSEGRID REF: TR319414 MAP REF: 12

T: 01304 203279

W: www.theromanpaintedhouse.co.uk

Built in around 200 AD, the Roman Painted

House was part of a large ‘mansio’ or hotel

for travellers crossing the channel. The

house has more than 400 square feet of

painted plaster, the largest ever found

north of the Alps. GETTING THERE: Roman Painted House, New

Street, Dover, CT17 9AJ.

WESTERN HEIGHTS, DROP REDOUBT AND GRAND SHAFTGRID REF: TR313410 MAP REF: 13

T: 01304 241806


W: www.english-heritage.org.uk or www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk

This site shows how former military land can

be managed for wildlife. It was first fortified in

the 18th century and defences, barracks and

earthworks continued to be added until World

War Two. GETTING THERE: North Military Road,

Dover, CT17 9DY.

LITTLE FARTHINGLOE FARMGRID REF: TR294404 MAP REF: 14

T: 01304 212040

W: www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk/See-Do/Attractions/

Countryside/Farthingloe-Farm.aspx

Little Farthingloe Farm lies in a scenic valley

just outside Dover. The farm consists of

arable land and woodland and there is a

woodland nature trail as well as a range

of shops, tearoom and restaurant.

GETTING THERE: Little Farthingloe Farm, Folkestone Road, Dover,

Kent, CT15 7AA


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SAMPHIRE HOEGRID REF: TR293391 MAP REF: 15

T: 01304 225649


W: www.samphirehoe.com

Samphire Hoe was created from the spoil

left by the creation of the Channel Tunnel.

It is now a nature reserve and is a haven

for wildlife including the rare early spider

orchid. There is a new education facility

on site, which was funded through Up on the Downs.

GETTING THERE: Samphire Hoe is off the A20 heading from

Dover to Folkestone, CT17 9FL.

FOLKESTONE WARRENGRID REF: TR246377 MAP REF: 16

T: 01304 241806



Folkestone Warren weaves a story of

Victorian railway engineering, geological

and geomorphological complexity and lost

farming landscapes that now come together

to create one of the richest invertebrate

sites in the country. GETTING THERE: Pedestrian access from

Wear Bay Road or parking off Wear Bay Road at CT19 6RU.

FOLKESTONE DOWNSGRID REF: TR198382 MAP REF: 17

T: 01304 241806



These hills have some of the steepest slopes

in Kent as well as some of the rarest flowers.

Several orchids, including the rare late spider

orchid, can be found here. Numbers have

increased since grazing with cattle was

reintroduced. GETTING THERE: Park off road on Crete Road West,

CT18 7EQ or Holywell Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 6LD.

LOWER LEAS COASTAL PARKGRID REF: TR224354 MAP REF: 18

T: 01303 853681


W: www.shepway.gov.uk/community/parks-and-open-spaces/

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The Lower Leas Coastal Park is split into

three recreational zones; a formal area of pine

avenues and gardens, an adventure play area

and amphitheatre, and a quiet wild zone, where

wildlife thrives. GETTING THERE: Lower Sandgate

Road, Folkestone, CT20 2JP. Follow the signs for ‘Pleasure Beach’

towards the harbour. The closest train station is Folkestone Central.


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We would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for contributing to this festival:

UP ON TH E DOWNS

LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME

UP ON TH E DOWNS

LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME


Alkham Valley Community Project

Canterbury Archaeological Trust

Dan Bennett

Dan Tuson

Dover Arts Development

Dover District Council

Dover Tales

Dover Town Council

Dover Youth Theatre

Dr Brian Philp

English Heritage

Folkestone Quarterhouse

Folkestone Town Council

Geoconservation Kent

Greg Stobbs

Kent Bat Group

Kent Downs AONB Unit

Kent Wildlife Trust

National Trust

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Port of Dover

River Dour Partnership

Shepway District Council

The Bay Trust

The Bug Roadshow

The Land Trust

White Cliffs Countryside Partnership

White Cliffs Ramblers

The Up on the Downs Big Summer Festival has been made possible with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Many thanks to the following people whose photos are included in this booklet: Alyson Hudson, Andrew Richardson, Barry Steward, Dan Tuson, Fiona White, Grant Hazlehurst, Iona Dubieniec, istock, Jane Ivor Jones, Jon Iveson, Kay Whitehead, Laura Pinkham, Matthias Koch, National Trust, Nick Delaney, Paul Blakemore, Paul Holt, Paul Sampson, Paul Wells, Phil Green, Rob Riddle, Shepway District Council, Tim Owen.

Up on the Downs is delivering a wide range of projects with a variety of partners. Here’s a flavour of some of the things we’ve been doing:

Creating new nature reserves for people and wildlife

Restoring the chalk downland landscape and habitats

Conserving and understanding Bronze Age monuments

Surveying, recording and repairing 20th century military heritage

Helping young people to discover and learn about their local landscape

Celebrating the area’s grazing heritage and why it’s important

Making films about what people love about their local area

A community-led plan to conserve and restore South Foreland Lighthouse

CONSERVING & RESTORING

INVOLVING COMMUNITIES

OUR OTHER PROJECTS



Improving access to the White Cliffs from the Port of Dover

Creating a new access for all path to make it easier for more people to view the famous white cliffs

Access improvements in the Folkestone Warren

Creating educational resources for primary and secondary schools

Building an education shelter at Samphire Hoe

Running the John Muir Award programme for local young people

Employing Apprentice Countryside Rangers

INCREASING ACCESS

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Plus we’ve given away £170,000 in small grants to local community groups and organisations…

VOLUNTEERING


UP ON THE DOWNST: 01304 872138


W: www.uponthedowns.org.uk/Get-

Involved/Lookering.aspx

With the newly restored chalk grassland and improved wildlife

habitats comes lots of grass for cattle and sheep to keep short.

These livestock have to be checked every day to make sure

that they are not injured and haven’t escaped. If you can spare

some time to check the livestock we would love to hear from

you. This opportunity would particularly suit somebody who

regularly visits a place anyway.

KENT WILDLIFE TRUSTT: 01622 662012


W: www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/

volunteering

With several nature reserves in the scheme area there are

plenty of chances to get involved in the work of Kent Wildlife

Trust. Whether it is getting stuck into practical conservation

work, looking after livestock, monitoring wildlife or helping to

enthuse local people there is something for everybody.


VOLUNTEERINGNATIONAL TRUSTT: 01304 202756


W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

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There are a number of ways to get involved in the work of the

National Trust in the scheme area, from helping the ranger

with his work looking after the landscape to helping out at the

visitor centre or organising the annual plant fair. If underground

activities are more your thing, then there is also the chance to

get stuck in at the Fan Bay Deep Shelter and sound mirrors.

WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIPT: 01304 241806



From the Folkestone Downs in the west to the Western Heights

and High Meadow in Dover, there are more places to volunteer

with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership than any other

countryside organisation locally, so if working at a variety of

different sites is your thing then this is the organisation for you.

VOLUNTEERING


CANTERBURY ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUSTT: 01227 462062


W: www.canterburytrust.co.uk/community_

archaeology/

With its own Community Archaeology section, Canterbury

Archaeological Trust is well placed to offer opportunities to get

involved in practical archaeology. Whether it is participating

in digs, helping to process finds, training or undertaking some

of the projects CAT is running for Up on the Downs there is

something for everybody.

ALKHAM VALLEY COMMUNITY PROJECTT: 07973 222624


W: www.avcp.co.uk

A slightly different volunteer experience with a charity that

provides opportunities for all to enjoy the landscape and work

with horses. There are a range of opportunities from working in

the community therapeutic garden, regular mowing of lawns

and weeding and clearance work on the woodland walk.


VOLUNTEERING

ENGLISH HERITAGET: 01793 414752

E: volunteer.enquiries@english-

heritage.org.uk

W: www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-

us/volunteer/

If you have a passion for history and love talking to people,

there are a number of volunteering opportunities available at

Dover Castle. Help to bring the medieval history of the Great

Tower alive for visitors, inspire people with the role that the

castle played during the First World War, and take part in a

gun drill re-enactment to fire a genuine WW1 anti-aircraft gun.

WESTERN HEIGHTS PRESERVATION SOCIETYE: [email protected]

W: www.doverwesternheights.org

Workdays are held on the third Sunday of every month to

clean, tidy and maintain the sites around the Western

Heights. Meet at the Drop Redoubt for a 10.30am start.

VOLUNTEERING


THE LAND TRUSTT: 07825 901358


W: www.thelandtrust.org.uk/help-us/

volunteering/

The Land Trust is always looking for enthusiastic and

committed people who want to make a difference in their

community. Opportunities cover research, conservation,

maintenance and events. If you have a particular skill or area

of knowledge, you may want to lead or help with activities and

workshops.

Get involved with the work of the Bay Trust helping at the

Pines Garden. We are seeking hands-on volunteers for

general gardening and food growing, practising permaculture

principles. There is also an intern programme for people who

wish to gain experience in sustainable construction.

THE BAY TRUSTT: 01304 852790 extn 2012


W: www.baytrust.org.uk/get-involved/

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The best selfie will win a T-shirt!

The best selfie will win a T-shirt!


The work we’re doing at Up on the Downs would not be possible without the generous support of all our partners.

A big thank you to you all.

Thank you

The Up on the Downs team

www.whitecliffswalkingfestival.org.uk

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