Castles

The United Kingdom has an abundance of castles still standing in some form today. Some Castles are still complete and many in ruins of different variations. England alone has over 800 medieval castles with visible remains. Wales has a further 600, Scotland around 1500 and around 40 in Northern Ireland. The earliest castles date back to the 11th century.

Visit Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle: A Testament to Time and History Overlooking the River Wye, Chepstow Castle stands as a monument…

Chepstow
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle: Stepping Back in Time to Medieval Wales Nestled in the charming Welsh countryside and encompassed by…

Chirk
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle

Conwy Castle is a medieval fortification located in the walled town of Conwy, North Wales. It was built…

Conwy
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle

Explore the Rich History of Edinburgh: Visit The Craigmillar Castle Located just three miles from the heart of…

Edinburgh
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle, located on the west coast of Scotland, is an impressive 18th-century castle that sits on a…

Maybole
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Dinefwr Castle
Dinefwr Castle

A Timeless Journey: Exploring the Majestic Dinefwr Castle Tucked away in the scenic heartland of Carmarthenshire, Wales, Dinefwr…

Llandeilo
Wales
Free admission
Visit Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle

Dunluce Castle is a ruined medieval castle located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on a…

Bushmills
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Enniskillen Castle Museums
Enniskillen Castle Museums

Enniskillen Castle Museums are a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of Northern Ireland. The castle,…

Enniskillen
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Glenarm Castle
Glenarm Castle

Glenarm Castle, located in the picturesque village of Glenarm in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a stunning and…

Ballymena
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Gwrych Castle
Gwrych Castle

Located in North Wales and close to the popular town of Abergele is the magnificent Gwrych Castle. The…

Abergele
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Harlech Castle
Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle is a medieval fortress located in Harlech, Wales. It was built by Edward I of England…

Harlech
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Harwich Redoubt Fort
Harwich Redoubt Fort

The splendid Harwich Redoubt Fort is genuinely worth a visit. For lovers of Military Forts and the Napoleonic…

Harwich
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever Castle & Gardens

Hever Castle & Gardens is a historic castle and estate located in Kent, England. The castle was once…

Hever
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle is a magnificent 18th-century castle located in Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland. The castle was built in the…

Inveraray
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace

Linlithgow Palace is one of Scotland's most magnificent palaces, located in the charming town of Linlithgow, just a…

Linlithgow
Scotland
Admission fee
Visit Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle

The Romantic Ruin of Cumbria Nestled within the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District, Lowther Castle stands as…

Penrith
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle

Old Wardour Castle is a former medieval castle located in Wiltshire, England. The castle was built in the…

Salisbury
the South West
Admission fee
Visit Penrhyn Castle
Penrhyn Castle

Penrhyn Castle was built in the early 1820s. It is actually a country house built in the same…

Bangor
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Powis Castle and Garden
Powis Castle and Garden

Powis Castle: A Journey Through History and a Visual Feast of Opulence Welsh heritage and history come alive…

Welshpool
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Prudhoe Castle
Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe Castle: Exploring Northumberland's Towering Fortress Nestled on the banks of the River Tyne, Prudhoe Castle stands as…

Prudhoe
the North East
Admission fee

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