Cinque Ports Conference

Fri Jun 26 2026 at 09:30 am to 06:00 pm UTC+01:00

Biggin Street, CT16 1DL Dover, United Kingdom | Dover

Maison Dieu Dover
Publisher/HostMaison Dieu Dover
Cinque Ports Conference
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Cinque Ports Conference
Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June 2026
Tickets £30 for one day or £50 for both days - includes a buffet lunch and refreshments.
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. Full programme listed below.
Cinque Ports Conference - Evening reception
Friday 26 June, 6.30 to 8pm
Tickets £15 - includes a welcome drink and canapes
Join the mayors and officials of the Confederation of Cinque Ports for canapes and drinks in the Neo-gothic splendour of the Maison Dieu's recently restored Connaught Hall, as we celebrate the end of the first day of the Cinque Ports Conference and the Confederation's long association with this magnificent building. Relax and chat to guests as we listen to live music. The evening will include short speeches by Dover representatives and David Page, Speaker of the Cinque Ports and Mayor of Winchelsea, who will be accompanied by the Admiralty Sergeant, carrying the Cinque Ports silver oar. Cinque Ports banners and items of memorabilia will be on display.
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 Church University, the University of Southampton and Kings College, London.
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Biggin Street, CT16 1DL Dover, United Kingdom, 17 Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1BH, United Kingdom

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