Event Type: Local / Community

Takes Place: 26th June 2026

Time: 9.30

Venue: Maison Dieu, Dover, Kent

Description: A major two-day conference looking at the history of the Cinque Ports from the 13th century to the present day, hosted in the medieval splendour of Dover’s Maison Dieu. Including short talks by academics, historians and archaeologists exploring the role of the Cinque Ports in the defence of England, their governance and administration and the lives of those living in the Cinque Ports towns. Delegates may also join special tours of the Maison Dieu and other historic sites nearby, as well as viewing displays of Cinque Ports artefacts and documents and finding out about the role of the Confederation of the Cinque Ports today. For full programme, see the website.

How to book: Through the website: I day £30; both days £50

Price: £50

Tel: 01304201200

Email: maison.dieu@dover.gov.uk

Website: https://www.designmynight.com/uk/restaurants/maison-dieu/cinque-ports-conference?t=tickets

Organiser: Martin Crowther

Lecturer: Craig Lambert and many more

Comments: Event organised by the Kent Archaeological Society Maritime Kent Group, the Confederation of Cinque Ports, the Maison Dieu, Dover District Council, Dover Town Council and Dover Museum. Including speakers from the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Chur

Region: South-East England