Dover Castle has stood as a fortress on the Kent coast for more than 900 years, a site of power and conflict on the English coastline. Much of the castle we see today was built at great expense by Henry II in the late 12th century. He created the most advanced castle in Europe, and a stronghold designed to defend England’s shores and cow the enemy.
Over many centuries, it has been the site of great battles, the home of royalty and, today, is managed by English Heritage, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the towers, tunnels and walls that tell a rich story of England’s past.
