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Aberdour Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Aberdour Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Aberdour Castle Aberdour Castle was an extremely luxurious castle that is located in Scotland. Aberdour Castle consists of a range of buildings that date from various periods, the earliest of which are now the most ruined. The 12th-century fortified residence of Aberdour was extended in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. It boasts a delightful walled garden and terraces.  This ...


Acton Burnell Castle in

Acton Burnell Castle

Acton Burnell Castle Acton Burnell Castle - The red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house, built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor. Parliaments were twice held here, in 1283 and 1285.  Acton Burnell Hall is now a school, but access to the castle and church is permitted at any reasonable time.


Alnwick Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Alnwick Castle

England,North East England

Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Europe. It is the second largest inhabited castle in England and has been home of the Percy's, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309.  Built on a basalt outcrop above a glorious golden sand beach, the castle houses a fine collection of armour and paintings.  Alnwick castle has been used as a film location, for everything ...


Appleby Castle in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Appleby Castle

England,North West England

Appleby Castle Appleby Castle in Cumbria is a private residence and has been closed to the public for the last five years.


Ardvreck Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Ardvreck Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Ardvreck Castle is situated on a rocky promontory that juts into Loch Assynt. The three-storey tower was built by the MacLeods of Assynt.  Care should be taken when walking around the site as falling masonry is a possible danger.  Ardvreck Castle was a rectangular-shaped keep comprising three storeys. Under the castle the vaulted basement is pierced by gunloops and the round stair turret is corbelled out to support ...


Arundel Castle in <div class="region">Southern England</div>

Arundel Castle

Southern England

Arundel Castle The seat of The Dukes of Norfolk and set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens, Arundel Castle has been open to visitors seasonally for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England, each having its own unique place in history and is home to priceless works of art. Come and see paintings and furniture, tapestries and stained glass, china and clocks, sculpture ...


Auchindoun Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Auchindoun Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Auchindoun Castle Auchindoun Castle stands within the earthworks of an Iron Age hill fort. The castle was derelict by 1725 and Stones taken from the castle have been used in local farm buildings and nearby Balvenie Castle. The ruins of the castle are in the care of Historic Scotland, but were for many years in too dangerous a condition to be open to the public. On the completion of ...


Aydon Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Aydon Castle

England,North East England

Aydon Castle is Tucked away just one mile from the village of Corbridge and is a perfect location for a family day out.  Almost completely intact, it is one of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house. Set in a beautiful and secluded Northumberland woodland, it was originally built as an undefended residence, but almost immediately fortified on the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish ...


Ballindalloch Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Ballindalloch Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Ballindalloch Castle Ballindalloch Castle is A much loved family home, Ballindalloch is one of the few privately owned castles to have been lived in continuously by its original family - The Macpherson-Grants have resided in the castle since 1546.  The Castle is set in magnificent grounds between the Rivers Spey and Avon.  Visitor tours are available and Visitors are invited to tour the Castle at their leisure. Informative guide notes are available in each ...


Balvenie Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Balvenie Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Balvenie Castle - For over 500 years, Balvenie Castle served as the formidable stronghold of the great lords who ruled over this part of north-east Scotland. Originally the seat of the powerful Comyn earls of Buchan, Balvenie is a castle of enclosure with massive curtain wall.


Bamburgh Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Bamburgh Castle

England,North East England

Bamburgh Castle sits on a basalt outcrop overlooking the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne on the heritage coast in North Northumberland.  Explore 14 public areas, learn more about the castle from our friendly knowledgeable guides and new audio tour. Watch history being uncovered during live archaeological excavations. Refreshments are available in the Clock Tower Tea Rooms.


Barden Tower in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Barden Tower

England,Yorkshire

Barden Tower In Yorkshire.  The name Barden means “the valley of the wild boar” in Anglo-Saxon and hunting has been popular in the forest since earliest times.


Barnard Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Barnard Castle

England,North East England

Barnard Castle Set on a high rock above the tees was founded in the 12th century.   It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.


Bayards Cove Fort
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Bayards Cove Fort

England,Devon and Cornwall

Bayards Cove Fort is a Small Tudor artillery fort guarding Dartmouth's inner harbour,picturesquely sited on the quayside. Its free to see, and open all year round.


Beaumaris Castle in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Beaumaris Castle

Wales,North Wales

Beaumaris Castle Begun in 1295, this unfinished castle is the last and largest of King Edward I's Welsh fortifications. 


Beeston Castle in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Beeston Castle

England,North West England

Beeston Castle is perfect for a family day out in Cheshire.  Situated in Tarporley Beeston fits the bill perfectly. This 'Castle of the Rock' is famous for its spectacular views of the surrouding countryside, which spans no less than eight counties on a clear day. From its lookout point at the top of a mighty crag, you can see from the Pennines all the way to the Welsh mountains. With over 40 ...


Benjamin Franklin House in <div class="region">England,London</div>

Benjamin Franklin House

England,London

Benjamin Franklin House In the heart of London, just steps from famed Trafalgar Square, is Benjamin Franklin House, the world's only remaining Franklin home. For nearly sixteen years between 1757 and 1775, Dr Benjamin Franklin - scientist, diplomat, philosopher, inventor, Founding Father of the United States and more - lived behind its doors.


Berkhamsted Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Berkhamsted Castle

England,East Midlands

Visit Berkhamsted Castle and learn how the substantial remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle dating from the 11th to 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. A palace complex was added in the 13th century.


Berry Pomeroy Castle in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Berry Pomeroy Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Located in Devon and tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. Visit the castle and try the audio tour and learn about ghostly happenings. Also explore the grounds.


Berwick Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Berwick Castle

England,North East England

Located in Northumberland Berwick Castle is the remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare, superseded by the most complete and breathtakingly impressive bastioned town defences in England, mainly Elizabethan but updated in the 17th and 18th centuries. Surrounding the whole historic town, their entire circuit can be walked. Visitor Advice and Information Keep to the paths as there are steep hidden drops.  Children should be closely supervised.  Cycling is prohibited.  It is dangerous to ...


Blenheim Palace in <div class="region">England,London</div>

Blenheim Palace

England,London

Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace is set within 2000 acres of beautiful parkland in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and is a great day out. Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Pronounced Blen-um. It is the only non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title "palace". The Palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1724. It was recognised as a ...


Bodiam Castle in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Bodiam Castle

England,South East England

Bodiam Castle is one of the most famous castles in Britain, built in 1385, as both a defence and a comfortable home. The exterior is virtually complete and the ramparts rise dramatically above the moat. Enough of the interior survives to give a good impression of castle life.  See wonderful views of the Rother Valley from the top of the towers.


Bolton Castle in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Bolton Castle

England,Yorkshire

Bolton Castle is a spectacular mediaeval fortress, preserved in outstanding condition and situated in the heart of Wensleydale, inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Completed in 1399, its scars bear testament to over 600 years of history, including being besieged during the Civil War in 1645 and Mary, Queen of Scots’ imprisonment in 1569. 


Bowes Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Bowes Castle

England,North East England

The massive ruins of Bowes Castle is set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.


Brough Castle in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Brough Castle

England,North West England

Brough Castle in Cumbria stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort. Like so many other castles hereabouts, Brough was restored in the 17th century by the Lady Anne Clifford, traces of whose additions can still be seen.  It Was frequently the target of Scots raids, its towering keep dates from about 1200, and more comfortable living quarters were later added by the Clifford family, ...


Brougham Castle in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Brougham Castle

England,North West England

Brougham Castle Is set in a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont in Cumbria, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.The keep top provides panoramic views over the Eden Valley.  This great keep largely survives, amid many later buildings - including the unusual double gatehouse and impressive 'Tower of League'.


Caerlaverock Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Caerlaverock Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway with its moat, twin towered gatehouse and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold.  The castle’s turbulent history owes much to its proximity to England which brought it into border conflicts. Visitors can enjoy a siege warfare exhibition, a children’s adventure park and a nature trail.


Caernarfon Castle in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Caernarfon Castle

Wales,North Wales

Caernarfon is possibly the most famous of Wales's castles. Its sheer scale and commanding presence easily set it apart from others.  The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales


Camber Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Camber Castle

England,South East England

Camber Castle


Cardiff Castle in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Cardiff Castle

Wales,South Wales

Visit Cardiff Castle and Discover 2000 years of history in the heart of the city. From the arrival of the Romans, through the Norman Conquest to lavish Victorian design.  The Castle is one of Wales leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. During 2000 years of history, the Castle has been a Roman Garrison, a Norman stronghold and in Victorian times was transformed into a gothic fairytale fantasy.


Cardoness Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Cardoness Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

The tower house itself is a well-preserved example of a 15th-century Scottish nobleman’s residence. Cardoness Castle was built primarily as a family residence for a well-to-do Galloway family with aspirations.  Cardoness Castle was also built with defence clearly in mind. The tower’s walls are 2.5m thick, and the window openings are mostly small. The ground floor walls are pierced by gunholes that look like inverted keyholes.


Carew Castle in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Carew Castle

Wales,South Wales

Carew Castle is set in a stunning location, overlooking a 23 acre millpond, the castle displays the development from a Norman fortification to an Elizabethan country house.  The Castle grounds also house one of only three restored tidal mills in Britain, with all its original machinery, this fine four-storey building is part of the Carew historic site.


Carisbrooke Castle in <div class="region">England,Isle of Wight,South East England</div>

Carisbrooke Castle

England,Isle of Wight,South East England

Carisbrooke Castle is located on the Isle of Wight, and the castle is best known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. You can still play bowls on the very green Charles used. For a castle that has lived through more than 800 years of service, including resisting a siege by the French and seeing off the Spanish Armada, it's also very well preserved. Explore the Edwardian style Princess Beatrice ...


Carlisle Castle in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Carlisle Castle

England,North West England

Carlisle Castle stands strongly in the city of Carlisle. Today, the castle still plays a prominent role in Cumbria as one of its best loved landmarks. With Border Reivers tours, the picnic area, a unique gift shop and being so close to Hadrian's Wall, the castle makes for a full family day out.  Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor ...


Carreg Cennen Castle in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Carreg Cennen Castle

Wales,South Wales

Carreg Cennen Castle is One of the most spectacularly sited Welsh castles is Carreg Cennen, located north of Swansea, a few miles south-east of Llandeilo on a minor road off the A483. Spell-binding views are waiting to be experienced from the sharp hilltop upon which the castle sits There are few castles in Wales - or Europe for that matter - which can boast a more spectacular location than Carreg Cennen.  Its ...


Castell Coch in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Castell Coch

Wales,South Wales

Castell Coch is a Late nineteenth-century 'fairytale'-style castle, built on medieval remains, designed for the third marquess of Bute by William Burges. Lavishly decorated and furnished in the Victorian Gothic style. The castle is a Romantic vision of the Middle Ages


Castell y Bere in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Castell y Bere

Wales,North Wales

Castell y Bere is the Distinctive remains of a native Welsh castle, probably begun by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth around the year 1220.


Castle Acre Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Castle Acre Castle

England,East Midlands

Castle Acre Castle in The delightful village of Castle Acre boasts an extraordinary wealth of history and is a very rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement, including a castle, town, parish church and associated monastery.  The castle was founded soon after the Conquest by the first William de Warenne and you can still view an immense system of ditched earthworks.


Castle Campbell in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Castle Campbell

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Castle Campbell Everyone is awestruck by Castle Campbell. The imposing ruin stands in solemn isolation upon a narrow ridge, overlooked by a crescent of the Ochil Hills. Two precipitous ravines hem it on either side, through which thunder the Burn of Care and the Burn of Sorrow. The setting couldn’t be more dramatic. The oldest part of the stone castle was built in the early ...


Castle Fraser in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Castle Fraser

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Castle Fraser In Southern Scotland is reminiscent of a French château, filled with family treasures, furniture and interesting family portraits. Quirky family contents include Charles Mackenzie Fraser's wooden leg. Enchanting walled gardens with ‘Woodland Secrets’ play area Castle Fraser is an atmospheric baronial castle dating back to the 15th century and was the ancestral home of the Fraser family. It retains the atmosphere of the family home with portraits, furniture ...


Castle of Old Wick
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Castle of Old Wick

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Castle of Old Wick


Castle Rising Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Castle Rising Castle

England,East Midlands

Castle Rising Castle Castle Rising Castle is one of the most famous 12th Century castles in England.  One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks. Begun in 1138 by William d'Albini for his new wife, the widow of Henry I, in the 14th century it became the luxurious exile-place of Queen Isabella. Castle Rising ...


Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is the only castle in Scotland to be listed by the World Monuments Fund. This once impregnable medieval / renaissance stronghold is now the most spectacular ruin in the North of Scotland and is the subject of a preservation programme The Castle will be open to the public from the beginning of May to the end of September 2010. It may be closed to the public occasionally during these ...


Castle Stalker
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Castle Stalker

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Castle Stalker


Chepstow Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Chepstow Castle

Wales,South Wales

Chepstow Castle


Chillingham Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Chillingham Castle

England,North East England

Chillingham Castle


Claypotts Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Claypotts Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Claypotts Castle


Cliffords Tower
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Cliffords Tower

England,Yorkshire

Cliffords Tower


Colchester Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Colchester Castle

England,East Midlands

Colchester Castle Colchester Castle is undeniably one of the most important historic buildings in the country. Colchester was the first capital of Roman Britain and beneath the Castle are the remains of the most famous Roman buildings, the Temple of Claudius. Today if you lay your hand on the stonework of the temple it can be said that you are touching the very foundation of Roman Britain. The Castle ...


Conisbrough Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Conisbrough Castle

England,Yorkshire

Conisbrough Castle


Conwy Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Conwy Castle

Wales,North Wales

Conwy Castle


Corfe Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Corfe Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Corfe Castle


Corgarff Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Corgarff Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Corgarff Castle


Craigievar Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Craigievar Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Craigievar Castle


Craigmillar Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Craigmillar Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Craigmillar Castle


Crathes Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Crathes Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Crathes Castle


Criccieth Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Criccieth Castle

Wales,North Wales

Criccieth Castle


Crichton Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Crichton Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Crichton Castle


Dartmouth Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Dartmouth Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Dartmouth Castle


Deal Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Deal Castle

England,South East England

Deal Castle


Delgatie Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Delgatie Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Delgatie Castle


Denbigh Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Denbigh Castle

Wales,North Wales

Denbigh Castle


Dinefwr Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Dinefwr Castle

Wales,South Wales

Dinefwr Castle


Dirleton Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Dirleton Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Dirleton Castle


Dolwyddelan Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Dolwyddelan Castle

Wales,North Wales

Dolwyddelan Castle


Donnington Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Donnington Castle

England,South East England

Donnington Castle


Doune Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Doune Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Doune Castle


Drum Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Drum Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Drum Castle


Dryslwyn Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Dryslwyn Castle

Wales,South Wales

Dryslwyn Castle


Duffus Castle in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Duffus Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Duffus Castle


Dunnottar Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Dunnottar Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Dunnottar Castle


Dunstanburgh Castle in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Dunstanburgh Castle

England,North East England

Dunstanburgh Castle


Dunster Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Dunster Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Dunster Castle


Edinburgh Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Edinburgh Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Edinburgh Castle


Edlingham Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Edlingham Castle

England,North East England

Edlingham Castle


Edzell Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Edzell Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Edzell Castle


Eilean Donan Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Eilean Donan Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle


Elizabeth Castle in <div class="region">Channel Islands,Jersey</div>

Elizabeth Castle

Channel Islands,Jersey

Elizabeth Castle Built on an islet in St Aubins Bay,defended Jersey for more than 300 years. The castle today houses three permanent exhibitions; War and Peace, which tells the story of the garrison, Granite and Gunpowder tracing the development of the cannon and the story of the Jersey Militia. Time your visit to include the noonday call to arms by Gunner Gilman which is followed by the firing of the castle ...


Etal Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Etal Castle

England,North East England

Etal Castle


Ewloe Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Ewloe Castle

Wales,North Wales

Ewloe Castle


Eynsford Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Eynsford Castle

England,South East England

Eynsford Castle


Falkland Palace
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Falkland Palace

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Falkland Palace


Farleigh Hungerford Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Farleigh Hungerford Castle


Farnham Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Farnham Castle

England,South East England

Farnham Castle


Findlater Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Findlater Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Findlater Castle


Flint Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Flint Castle

Wales,North Wales

Flint Castle


Framlingham Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Framlingham Castle

England,East Midlands

Framlingham Castle Framlingham Castle is a magnificent specimin of a late 12th-century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, one of the most influential people at the court of the Plantagenet kings, the castle was designed both as a stronghold and a proclamation of power and status. Architecturally, the fortress is notable for its curtain wall with regular mural towers, being an early example of this ...


Fyvie Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Fyvie Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Fyvie Castle


Glenbuchat Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Glenbuchat Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Glenbuchat Castle


Goodrich Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Goodrich Castle

England,West Midlands

Goodrich Castle


Grosmont Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Grosmont Castle

Wales,South Wales

Grosmont Castle


Guildford Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Guildford Castle

England,South East England

Guildford Castle


Hadleigh Castle
 in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Hadleigh Castle

England,East Midlands

Hadleigh Castle


Hailes Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Hailes Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Hailes Castle


Harlech Castle in <div class="region">Wales,North Wales</div>

Harlech Castle

Wales,North Wales

Harlech Castle


Hedingham Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Hedingham Castle

England,East Midlands

Hedingham Castle Hedingham Castles Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140 by Aubrey de Vere - A visit to the castle and its beautiful grounds is ideal for a family outing, and during the summer there are a variety of special events which bring its colourful history alive. Hedingham Castle overlooks beautiful wooded grounds, parkland and gardens but as you pass through the valley walk, the steep slopes of ...


Helmsley Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Helmsley Castle

England,Yorkshire

Helmsley Castle


Herstmonceux Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Herstmonceux Castle

England,South East England

Herstmonceux Castle


Hever Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Hever Castle

England,South East England

Hever Castle


HMS Belfast in <div class="region">London</div>

HMS Belfast

London

HMS Belfast HMS Belfast in Tooley Street London is the largest surviving example of Britain’s 20th century naval power and she is now moored on the Thames between Tower and London Bridge. HMS Belfast is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelson’s HMS Victory (portsmouth historic dockyard). Best known for her role during the 2nd World War in supporting the Allied troops on D-Day, HMS Belfast provides nine ...


Huntingtower Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Huntingtower Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Huntingtower Castle


Huntly Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Huntly Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Huntly Castle


Kellie Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Kellie Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Kellie Castle


Kenilworth Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Kenilworth Castle

England,West Midlands

Kenilworth Castle


Kidwelly Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Kidwelly Castle

Wales,South Wales

Kidwelly Castle


Kilchurn Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Kilchurn Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Kilchurn Castle


Kildrummy Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Kildrummy Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Kildrummy Castle


Kingswear Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Kingswear Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Kingswear Castle


Knaresborough Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Knaresborough Castle

England,Yorkshire

Knaresborough Castle


Laugharne Castle in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Laugharne Castle

Wales,South Wales

Laugharne Castle


Launceston Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Launceston Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Launceston Castle


Lewes Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Lewes Castle

England,South East England

Lewes Castle


Lincoln Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Lincoln Castle

England,West Midlands

Lincoln Castle


Lindisfarne Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Lindisfarne Castle

England,North East England

Lindisfarne Castle


Linlithgow Palace
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Linlithgow Palace

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Linlithgow Palace


Llansteffan Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Llansteffan Castle

Wales,South Wales

Llansteffan Castle


Llawhaden Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Llawhaden Castle

Wales,South Wales

Llawhaden Castle


Longtown Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Longtown Castle

England,West Midlands

Longtown Castle


Lydford Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Lydford Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Lydford Castle


MacLellans Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

MacLellans Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

MacLellans Castle


Manorbier Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Manorbier Castle

Wales,South Wales

Manorbier Castle


Middleham Castle in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Middleham Castle

England,Yorkshire

Middleham Castle


Mont Orgueil Castle in <div class="region">Channel Islands,Jersey</div>

Mont Orgueil Castle

Channel Islands,Jersey

Mont Orgueil Castle History comes to life at Mont Orgueil Castle, which for 600 years protected Jersey against French invasion. Explore the network of staircases, towers and rooms to discover hidden treasures. Mont Orgueil Castle is a wonderful place to visit, every time you vist you'll discover a staircase you've not seen before opening up into a room where you'll find something new. Climb the turrets to find the ...


Montgomery Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Montgomery Castle

Wales,South Wales

Montgomery Castle


Morton Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Morton Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Morton Castle


Newark Castle in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Newark Castle

England,West Midlands

Newark Castle


Norham Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Norham Castle

England,North East England

Norham Castle


Nunney Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Nunney Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Nunney Castle


Odiham Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Odiham Castle

England,South East England

Odiham Castle


Okehampton Castle in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Okehampton Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Okehampton Castle


Old Wardour Castle in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Old Wardour Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Old Wardour Castle This stunning castle is beautifully sited beside a lake surrounded by landscaped grounds and Wiltshire countryside. Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a ...


Orchardton Tower
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Orchardton Tower

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Orchardton Tower


Orford Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Orford Castle

England,East Midlands

Orford Castle Oxford castle was originally built in 1071 for William the Conqueror, to enable the Normans to control the area. A prison was built within the castle, which continued to be in use until 1996. Oxford Castle is located in the city centre, preserved in the buildings of a prison.


Pembroke Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Pembroke Castle

Wales,South Wales

Pembroke Castle


Pendennis Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Pendennis Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Pendennis Castle


Pendragon Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Pendragon Castle

England,North West England

Pendragon Castle


Penhow Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Penhow Castle

Wales,South Wales

Penhow Castle


Penrith Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North West England</div>

Penrith Castle

England,North West England

Penrith Castle


Pevensey Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Pevensey Castle

England,South East England

Pevensey Castle


Pickering Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Pickering Castle

England,Yorkshire

Pickering Castle


Porthcurno Telegraph Museum in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum

England,Devon and Cornwall

Porthcurno Telegraph Museum In 1870, Porthcurno began its life as an important centre of international communications. It was in this year that a chain of telegraph cables linking Britain with India was completed. Porthcurno was chosen as the landing point for the British end of this cable link. Porthcurno is situated just three miles away from Land's End, the most south-westerly point of Cornwall.  The museum is a ...


Portland Castle in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Portland Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Portland Castle Overlooks Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors and its audio tour, included in the admission price tells of the castle’s 450 year history and the part it played in the First and Second World Wars. Portland Castle offers lots to do for ...


Prudhoe Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Prudhoe Castle

England,North East England

Prudhoe Castle


Raby Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Raby Castle

England,North East England

Raby Castle


Raglan Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Raglan Castle

Wales,South Wales

Raglan Castle


Ravenscraig Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Ravenscraig Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Ravenscraig Castle


Restormel Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Restormel Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Restormel Castle


Richmond Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Richmond Castle

England,Yorkshire

Richmond Castle


Rochester Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Rochester Castle

England,South East England

Rochester Castle


Rothes Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Rothes Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Rothes Castle


Rye Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Rye Castle

England,South East England

Rye Castle


Scarborough Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Scarborough Castle

England,Yorkshire

Scarborough Castle


Sherborne Old Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Sherborne Old Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Sherborne Old Castle


Skenfrith Castle
 in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Skenfrith Castle

Wales,South Wales

Skenfrith Castle


Skipsea Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Skipsea Castle

England,Yorkshire

Skipsea Castle


Skipton Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Skipton Castle

England,Yorkshire

Skipton Castle


Spofforth Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Yorkshire</div>

Spofforth Castle

England,Yorkshire

Spofforth Castle


Spynie Palace
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Spynie Palace

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Spynie Palace


St Andrews Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

St Andrews Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

St Andrews Castle


St Catherines Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

St Catherines Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

St Catherines Castle


St Mawes Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

St Mawes Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

St Mawes Castle


St Michaels Mount
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

St Michaels Mount

England,Devon and Cornwall

St Michaels Mount


St Pauls Cathedral in <div class="region">England,London</div>

St Pauls Cathedral

England,London

St Paul's Cathedral St Pauls Cathedrals conic dome dominates the London skyline.


Stirling Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Stirling Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Stirling Castle


Tamworth Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Tamworth Castle

England,West Midlands

Tamworth Castle


Tantallon Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Tantallon Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Tantallon Castle


Tattershall Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Tattershall Castle

England,West Midlands

Tattershall Castle


The Tower of London in <div class="region">England,London</div>

The Tower of London

England,London

The Tower of London Did you know that he Tower Of London is one of the nation's leading historic visitor attraction? This ancient fortress was founded by William the Conqueror and almost 1,000 years of British history have been played out within its walls. It was here that Anne Boleyn was excecuted. Guy Fawkes interrogated. Standing guard by the River Thames, The Tower is an impressive London landmark. Discover the secrets ...


Threave Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Threave Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Threave Castle


Tilbury Fort in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Tilbury Fort

England,East Midlands

Tilbury Fort The artillery fort at Tilbury on the Thames estuary protected London's seaward approach from the 16th century through to World War II. Henry VIII built the first fort here, and Queen Elizabeth famously rallied her army nearby to face the threat of the Armada.  Tilbury Fort is on the north, Essex, bank of the River Thames in England and was built to defend London from attack ...


Tintagel Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Tintagel Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Tintagel Castle


Tioram Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Tioram Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Tioram Castle


Tolquhon Castle
 in <div class="region">Scotland,Southern Scotland</div>

Tolquhon Castle

Scotland,Southern Scotland

Tolquhon Castle


Totnes Castle
 in <div class="region">England,Devon and Cornwall</div>

Totnes Castle

England,Devon and Cornwall

Totnes Castle


Tutbury Castle
 in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Tutbury Castle

England,West Midlands

Tutbury Castle


Upnor Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Upnor Castle

England,South East England

Upnor Castle


Walden Castle in <div class="region">England,East Midlands</div>

Walden Castle

England,East Midlands

Walden Castle Located in the grounds of the museum at Saffron Walden are the ruins of a 12th century Norman keep.


Walmer Castle
 in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Walmer Castle

England,South East England

Walmer Castle


Warkworth Castle
 in <div class="region">England,North East England</div>

Warkworth Castle

England,North East England

Warkworth Castle


Warwick Castle in <div class="region">England,West Midlands</div>

Warwick Castle

England,West Midlands

Warwick Castle Visit Warwick and One of Britain's greatest Medieval experiences at Warwick Castle. From a Mediaeval household in the Kingmaker exhibition to a Victorian 'Royal Weekend Party'. Kingmaker feasts and Highwayman Suppers most Fridays and Saturdays. The History of the site of Warwick Castle dates back to antiquity. Its bloody history is steeped in treachery, murder, mystery and intrigue. Almost a thousand years has passed in the life of Warwick ...


Wellington Arch in <div class="region">London</div>

Wellington Arch

London

Wellington Arch The Wellington Arch is one of the most viewed London landmarks get up close and find out the real history of this historic monument.


Weobley Castle in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

Weobley Castle

Wales,South Wales

Weobley Castle is a picturesque medieval fortified manor house. Substantial remains dating principally from the early fourteenth century.


White Castle in <div class="region">Wales,South Wales</div>

White Castle

Wales,South Wales

White Castle is the Imposing moated remains of a 12th century castle, likely the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith. 


Winchester Cathedral in <div class="region">Southern England</div>

Winchester Cathedral

Southern England

Winchester Cathedral Winchester Cathedrals site dates back to the 7th century when a Christian Church was first built. Throughout the centuries it has played an important part in the life of Winchester City and in the history of our nation. The Cathedral is open to all visitors although certain areas may be closed during special events or services. The foundations of the current Cathedral were laid out in 1079 by Walkelin, the ...


Winchester Great Hall in <div class="region">England,South East England</div>

Winchester Great Hall

England,South East England

Winchester Great Hall Winchester Great Hall was the first and finest of all 13th century halls, and contains greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthurs Round Table.  Situated at the top of the High Street just to the left of The Westgate


Yarmouth Castle in <div class="region">England,Isle of Wight,South East England</div>

Yarmouth Castle

England,Isle of Wight,South East England

Yarmouth Castle Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight provides a magnificent picnic spot, with views over the Solent for a lovely relaxing family day by the sea. Step inside and discover the atmospheric recreation of how the rooms were used in the 16th century, and see the exhibition about the many wrecks which occurred in the treacherous stretch of sea which the castle overlooks.



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