Dover Youth Festival: Fort Burgoyne Collage Creation

Event Date: 01/11/2024 13:30 - 15:30

As part of Dover Youth Festival we are hosting a free creative workshop at Fort Burgoyne for 11-19 year olds.

Using different media such as pencils, pens and paint, we will create a collage of Fort Burgoyne.
A photo of Fort Burgoyne will be gridded and each attendee will choose a couple of grid squares to create their part of the collage.
If you are interested in bringing your own art materials to create part of the collage please get in contact using details below. Please note WCCP will not be held responsible for any damage or losses to personal equipment and materials brought along.

This event will be inside but we will pop out to look at the site for inspiration!

Free event but booking required.

Ranger: Lauren 07874 888 035 lauren.baker@dover.gov.uk or fortburgoyne@dover.gov.uk

Future Foundry are offering free transport support to this event from a central Dover town location - Stembrook car park. To reserve a place on the minibus, email DYF@futurefoundry.org.uk.

Gates into the Fort off of Dover Road will open 15minutes before the start of the event. 

This event is part of the Dover Youth Festival 2024, led by Future Foundry in collaboration with over 40 partners from Dover and its surrounding areas. Funding provided through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from Defra and the Kent Downs National Landscape (Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Event Location - Fort Burgoyne

Fort Burgoyne

Located beside Dover Castle and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, Fort Burgoyne is a scheduled ancient monument dating back to the 1860s. Originally known as "Castle Hill Fort," it was built to defend Dover Castle. In addition to the historical buildings, a diverse range of wildlife can be found on site, including Common lizards and Slow worms, and is a site of high importance for several bat species. Currently, the main Fort Burgoyne building is closed to the public, except during events. WCCP manage Fort Burgoyne, including The West Wing, Coombe Hole and Burgoyne Heights Recreation Ground on behalf of The Land Trust.

The what3words location of the entrance to Fort Burgoyne is - ///topped.hunter.push

The West Wing

In 2023, the West Wing Battery of Fort Burgoyne was opened to the public following significant investment in the conservation of its structures and improvements to accessibility. With restricted opening times, the West Wing Battery welcomes visitors from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. This area features historical elements such as the gatehouse, gun shed, tool shed, and gun platform, all dating back to the construction of Fort Burgoyne.

From the gun platform, visitors can enjoy views of Dover Town, Dover Castle, and Britain’s busiest ferry port. Adding to the experience is the immersive sound installation “I Would Rather Walk With You” by Emily Peasgood. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council as part of the Pioneering Places East Kent project, this installation combines archival audio of soldiers, bespoke choral recordings, and community-produced material. It takes visitors on a journey, honouring the site’s military history while celebrating its evolution into a community space.

The what3words location of the entrance to The West Wing is - ///spices.super.noted  

Recreation Ground

Spanning 7 hectares, the recreation ground and woodland surrounding the northern and eastern areas of the Fort offer glimpses into its ditch, as well as breath taking views of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the English Channel.