Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule in England.

It was the Gateway to Britain and it is here that the 4 invading Legions under Aulus Plautius assembled after landing in Britain during the Claudian Invasion of A.D. 43.

Explore the huge stone walls which mark the site of this Saxon Shore fortress and marvel at the views from the West Gate which look out to Watling Street, the old Roman road which leads straight to Canterbury and London.

Stand on top of the foundations of what would have once been an imposing monumental arch which every person coming onto our shores would have passed through.

The sense of history at this fascinating ruin is immense and shouldn’t be missed. You can even catch a boat from Sandwich and reach the fort as the Romans would have done.

** Please contact site to check times for boat trips.