Castles in the UK
Britain's Finest Castles with their magnificent arhcitecture, house some of the finest examples of art, furniture, sculptures some dating back to the early centuries. Castles in the UK, such as Hever Castle & Gardens, are featured underneath.
Castles in the UK
Britain's Finest Castles with their magnificent arhcitecture, house some of the finest examples of art, furniture, sculptures some dating back to the early centuries. Castles in the UK, such as Hever Castle & Gardens, are featured underneath.
Hever Castle & Gardens
Edenbridge
Discover the fascinating past of Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn
Hever Castle, a romantic 13th century moated castle, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII´s second wife - inside there are prayer books signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. In 1903 the... more
Lindisfarne Castle
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed
The location of Lindisfarne Castle, on Holy Island, is unsurpassable. From its Tudor origins as a stronghold to offer protection to the island to its use in Edwardian times as a retreat from the bustle of London, the Castle has been an atmospheric and intriguing location for centuries.... more
Walmer Castle & Gardens
Kingsdown Road, Walmer, Deal
Discover a Castle like no other
Wander the halls of this beautiful Tudor castle thatonce guarded the coast of Kent. Frequent visitors to the fortress included William Pitt the Younger, the Duke of Wellington, WH Smith, Winston Churchill and the Queen Mother. Now an elegant... more
Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole
Discover the History of Culzean Castle and Country Park
Set on a wonderful dramatic cliff top and a fine advert for Robert Adam architecture, Culzean Castle and Country Park is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. This 242-hectare estate is a wonderland of lush... more
Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park
Brodick, Isle of Arran
The Perfect Family Day out at Bodrick Castle, Garden and Grounds
A classic Victorian Scottish baronial style estate, the castle sits grandly overlooking Brodick Bay and the Firth of Clyde with Goatfell Mountain as backdrop. The grounds alone merit a visit, with woodland trails,... more
Sherborne Castle
New Road, Sherborne
Sherborne Castle is an historic country house, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and extended by the Digby family whose stately home it has been since 1617. The rooms are a variety of styles from Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian to Victorian. Prince William of Orange was entertained here and George III... more
Dunster Castle
Dunster, Minehead
Explore the beautiful Dunster Castle and Gardens
Originally built in Norman times, Dunster Castle was remodelled in the late 19th century for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. Only the 13th century gatehouse has survived from the original building. During the civil... more
Glamis Castle
Glamis
Winner of the best attraction award for the UK 2015. Enjoy the history and spectacle of Glamis Castle. Take a guided tour with one of the expert guides and soak up the atmosphere of a thousand years of history. The tours run regularly throughout the day and run on until 4:30pm. Take a stroll... more
Kellie Castle & Garden
Pittenweem
Explore the Beautiful Kellie Castle and Gardens
The first records of Kellie Castle date back to the 12th century, and it was restored by James Lorimer in the late 19th century. It is a very fine example of Scottish domestic architecture with its gables, towers and chimneys. Among... more
Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane Castle, Lauder
Thirlestane Castle is one of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland. The 16th-century building with its distinctive rose-pink stone and fairy tale turrets is surrounded by parkland. Visitors can explore the grand State Rooms and walk along the River Leader in the grounds. There is a tea... more
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'Castles' by County: England: Southern England: Berkshire | Northern England: Cumbria | South West England: Devon | Southern England: Dorset | Central England: Gloucestershire | Southern England: Hampshire | Central England: Herefordshire | South East England: Kent | Central England: Leicestershire | Lincolnshire | Northamptonshire | Northern England: Northumberland | Central England: Shropshire | South West England: Somerset | South East England: West Sussex | Scotland: Central, East & North East Scotland: Aberdeenshire | Angus | Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland: Ayrshire | Central, East & North East Scotland: Fife | Moray | Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland: Scottish Borders | Wales: North Wales: Gwynedd | Mid-Wales: Powys | North Wales: Wrexham
