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
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wales,North Wales
Beaumaris Castle Begun in 1295, this unfinished castle is the last and largest of King Edward I's Welsh fortifications.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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, ...
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'.
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.
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
England,South East England
Camber 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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Castle of Old Wick
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 ...
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 ...
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Castle Stalker
Wales,South Wales
Chepstow Castle
England,North East England
Chillingham Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Claypotts Castle
England,Yorkshire
Cliffords Tower
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 ...
England,Yorkshire
Conisbrough Castle
Wales,North Wales
Conwy Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Corfe Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Corgarff Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Craigievar Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Craigmillar Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Crathes Castle
Wales,North Wales
Criccieth Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Crichton Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Dartmouth Castle
England,South East England
Deal Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Delgatie Castle
Wales,North Wales
Denbigh Castle
Wales,South Wales
Dinefwr Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Dirleton Castle
Wales,North Wales
Dolwyddelan Castle
England,South East England
Donnington Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Doune Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Drum Castle
Wales,South Wales
Dryslwyn Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Duffus Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Dunnottar Castle
England,North East England
Dunstanburgh Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Dunster Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Edinburgh Castle
England,North East England
Edlingham Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Edzell Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Eilean Donan 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 ...
England,North East England
Etal Castle
Wales,North Wales
Ewloe Castle
England,South East England
Eynsford Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Falkland Palace
England,Devon and Cornwall
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
England,South East England
Farnham Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Findlater Castle
Wales,North Wales
Flint 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 ...
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Fyvie Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Glenbuchat Castle
England,West Midlands
Goodrich Castle
Wales,South Wales
Grosmont Castle
England,South East England
Guildford Castle
England,East Midlands
Hadleigh Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Hailes Castle
Wales,North Wales
Harlech 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 ...
England,Yorkshire
Helmsley Castle
England,South East England
Herstmonceux Castle
England,South East England
Hever Castle
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 ...
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Huntingtower Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Huntly Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Kellie Castle
England,West Midlands
Kenilworth Castle
Wales,South Wales
Kidwelly Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Kilchurn Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Kildrummy Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Kingswear Castle
England,Yorkshire
Knaresborough Castle
Wales,South Wales
Laugharne Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Launceston Castle
England,South East England
Lewes Castle
England,West Midlands
Lincoln Castle
England,North East England
Lindisfarne Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Linlithgow Palace
Wales,South Wales
Llansteffan Castle
Wales,South Wales
Llawhaden Castle
England,West Midlands
Longtown Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Lydford Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
MacLellans Castle
Wales,South Wales
Manorbier Castle
England,Yorkshire
Middleham 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 ...
Wales,South Wales
Montgomery Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Morton Castle
England,West Midlands
Newark Castle
England,North East England
Norham Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Nunney Castle
England,South East England
Odiham Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Okehampton 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 ...
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Orchardton Tower
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.
Wales,South Wales
Pembroke Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Pendennis Castle
England,North West England
Pendragon Castle
Wales,South Wales
Penhow Castle
England,North West England
Penrith Castle
England,South East England
Pevensey Castle
England,Yorkshire
Pickering Castle
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 ...
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 ...
England,North East England
Prudhoe Castle
England,North East England
Raby Castle
Wales,South Wales
Raglan Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Ravenscraig Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Restormel Castle
England,Yorkshire
Richmond Castle
England,South East England
Rochester Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Rothes Castle
England,South East England
Rye Castle
England,Yorkshire
Scarborough Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Sherborne Old Castle
Wales,South Wales
Skenfrith Castle
England,Yorkshire
Skipsea Castle
England,Yorkshire
Skipton Castle
England,Yorkshire
Spofforth Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Spynie Palace
Scotland,Southern Scotland
St Andrews Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
St Catherines Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
St Mawes Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
St Michaels Mount
England,London
St Paul's Cathedral
St Pauls Cathedrals conic dome dominates the London skyline.
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Stirling Castle
England,West Midlands
Tamworth Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Tantallon Castle
England,West Midlands
Tattershall Castle
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 ...
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Threave Castle
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 ...
England,Devon and Cornwall
Tintagel Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Tioram Castle
Scotland,Southern Scotland
Tolquhon Castle
England,Devon and Cornwall
Totnes Castle
England,West Midlands
Tutbury Castle
England,South East England
Upnor 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.
England,South East England
Walmer Castle
England,North East England
Warkworth 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 ...
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.
Wales,South Wales
Weobley Castle is a picturesque medieval fortified manor house. Substantial remains dating principally from the early fourteenth century.
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.
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 ...
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
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.
