Dover Castle, Kent: England's strongest castle. Jack Watkins looks at the story and impact of The Great Tower at Dover Castle, the imposing creation of Henry II that still stands strong almost 900 ...

It's one of England's treasured landmarks, and the country's largest castle in terms of square acreage. But Kent's Dover Castle – described as 'the key of England' – was badly damaged by the ...

This castle in Kent with a fascinating history overlooking the Strait of Dover is the largest in England. Perched atop the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent, Dover Castle is a formidable and ...

No fortress in England can boast a longer history than Dover Castle. ... Stagecoach in East Kent services 90, ... Unlock Dover and you unlock England.

July is National Picnic Month and as well as the delicious food, finding the perfect spot is, of course, top priority, too. With more than 400 historic sties across the country, English Heritage has ...

Dover Castle. Picture: Barry Goodwin. Founded in the 11th century, the large medieval castle is one of England's oldest strongholds and has been described as the "key to England" due to the ...

Two Kent castles are in the top 10 of best loved castles in the UK, ... It is the largest castle in England. ... 5 Dover Castle. 6 Alnwick Castle. 7 Leeds Castle. 8.

Work is underway to protect an historic royal bedchamber in a Kent castle. The room in Dover Castle, built by King Henry II, is undergoing major refurbishment. Wall hangings and other items in the ...

This sandcastle took slightly longer than the typical bit of beach fun. English Heritage brought in a sand sculptor to build a replica of Dover Castle in the grounds of the fortress. At least he ...

Dover, sitting squarely on the south-east coast of England, has long been recognised as one of the country’s most strategically important sites, with a hill fort built here during the Iron Age; behind ...