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 Windsor Castle, 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 Windsor Castle, are featured underneath.
Windsor Castle
Windsor
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of Britain
Windsor Castle, one of three official residences of The Queen, has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years and not only is it the largest inhabited castle in the world but is the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing... more
Dover Castle
Dover
Explore the gateway to the realm at Dover Castle
An iconic structure that presides over the famous coastline and its white cliffs, Dover Castle has watched over the area since its keep was built in the 1180s and there has been a look out on the site for some 20 centuries. Inside... more
Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate
Banchory
Visit the Enchanting Crathes Castle
A wonderful 16th century granite tower house decorated with dramatic gargoyles, overhanging turrets and little conical roofs, Crathes Castle has four storeys and an attic to explore. The stand-out features of this classic L-tower house are the... more
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir, Grantham
Step Back in time at Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland and their family since 1067. Crowning a hill in Leicestershire, its turrets and towers rise majestically over the vale of Belvoir and it is one of the finest examples... more
Castle Drogo
Drewsteignton, Exeter
Explore a castle hidden deep in the Devon Countryside
Designed by Edward Lutyens, Castle Drogo in Exeter is an imposing granite edifice created for millionaire Julius Drewe at the first part of the 20th century. In dire need of renovations, it is currently the subject of a... more
Floors Castle & Gardens
Floors Castle, Kelso
The ancestral and current home of the Duke of Roxburghe, Floors castle was built between 1721 and 1726 by Scottish architect William Adam. Open to the public for over 40 years, the stories of ten generations of the Roxburghe family are embellished by a treasure trove of furniture, tapestries,... more
Castle Fraser, Garden & Estate
Inverurie
Discover 400 years of History at Castle Fraser, Gardens and Grounds
The atmospheric baronial Castle Fraser was first constructed in 1575 and has a rich, noble and sometimes grusome history. The castle contains many Fraser family portraits, including one by Raeburn. Highlights... 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
Chirk Castle
Chirk, Wrexham
Discover the eclectic Medieval Fortress, Chirk Castle
The Welsh castle was built in 1310 and the last one of Edward I’s reign to be inhabited. The National Trust offers a fantastic range of exhibitions and activities at the property. Explore the medieval fortress with its dungeon... 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
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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 | Highlands & Islands of Scotland: Argyll & Bute | 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
