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Battle of Britain Memorial

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Clifftop memorial and visitor centre at Capel-le-Ferne with The Scramble Experience and a cafe over the Channel.

About Battle of Britain Memorial

The Battle of Britain Memorial stands on the clifftop at Capel-le-Ferne. The Wing visitor centre holds The Scramble Experience and the Cockpit Cafe, with a lift to the first-floor cafe. The memorial grounds are open on foot every day through the side gate. The site is closed on Mondays from 1 November to the end of February. Entry to the grounds, shop and Cockpit Cafe is free; The Wing and the Scramble Experience cost £6 adult, £4 child (5 to 15) and £5 concession, under 5s free. Parking is £2 for up to two hours or £6 all day, card only; Blue Badge holders park free. Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds, assistance dogs only inside The Wing.

Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly but with several slopes; manual wheelchair users may need helpers. Lift to the first-floor cafe (venue).

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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