• Ghosts of Dover Castle. The massive Dover Castle resides in Kent, overlooking the sea and protecting England's southeastern coast.
  • This new attraction shows the role the castle played in protecting the coast. It offers a panoramic view of the Straits of Dover.
  • The English Heritage site of Dover Castle, one of the most popular places to visit in the country, is an easy castle to visit from London.
  • Dover Castle is the largest castle in England. It was built primarily in the 12th century and has played an integral role in British warfare for centuries.
  • See the English Heritage: Dover Castle link below under "Visitor information" for current details. Dover, in East Kent, is England's leading cruise and ferry port.
  • In 1088, eight knights were appointed under tenures to guard Dover Castle, their names were: William d'Albrincis; Fulberl de Dover, William d'Arsic...
  • Henry VIII visited Dover Castle during his reign and he upgraded the defences. ... Canon’s Gateway linked Dover Castle’s defences to the defences of Dover town.
  • Known as the Key to England, Dover Castle has been in our nation's first line of defence for centuries, guarding our shores from invasion for 20 centuries.
  • Know interesting facts about the history of Dover Castle and how it had been an important part of England's defence for nearly 1,000 years.
  • Built in 1066 by William the Conqueror above the striking White Cliffs of Dover, the 11th century Dover Castle is the largest castle in England.