Castles in Great Britain

Castles in Portstewart

Of all the buildings in the town of Portstewart, it is possibly this white mansion, located next to the cliff, that commands the m

Castles in Enniskillen

Enniskillen Castle

This is one of the most picturesque castles in Northern Ireland With one side over-looking to the Erne River. Built with a Scottis

Castles in Falkirk

Blackness Castle

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We stopped at Blackness Castle late in the day, and we got there just to enjoy the sunset! We especially appreciated it for its be

Castles in Sunderland

Hylton Castle

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On one of our walks in Sunderland, by absolute chance, we found in a park north of the city this wonder by the name of Hylton Cast

Castles in Mallaig

Ardvreck Castle

Ardvreck Castle is a ruined castle dating back to the sixteenth century found on a rocky promontory near Loch Assynt in Sutherland

Castles in Glasgow

Culcreuch castle

Culcreuch Castle is located in the village of Fintry, 30 km from Glasgow. It's in the heart of the countryside, with a garden and

Castles in Whitstable

Whistable Castle

A little bit outside the town, on the road to Herne Bay, Whitstable Castle shouldn't be missed. It stands on the beautiful Tower H

Castles in Rochester

Rochester's castle

Adjacent to the cathedral and overlooking the peacefully-flowing River Thames, Rochester Castle is the city's main attraction, and

Castles in Walmer

The Walmer Castle

Often overlooked in favor of the more well-known castles of Dover and Deal, the Walmer Castle is a historical monument not to be m

Castles in Armadale

Armadale Castle

Armadale is a town without a great deal of charm on the Isle of Skye. One of the attractions of this village is the castle, the st

Castles in Harrogate

Ripley Castle and Gardens

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Located in the small village of Ripley (not to be confused with the city of the same name), along the A61 between Harrogate and Ri

Castles in Tobermory

Moy Castle

Built in the fifteenth century by the local Scottish lord, the castle of Moy has been seriously damaged, and we were shocked to di

Castles in Welshpool

Powys Castle

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If you're looking for Welsh castles to visit, then Powys Castle, in Welshpool, should be top of your list! I went without many exp

Castles in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Norham castle

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We found this castle by chance, taking a detour from our expected route and passing through the village of Norham. The visit is fr

Castles in Dorset

Highcliff castle

Beautiful for a day trip, it is best to go in summer when the weather is warm. You start in Christchurch, seeing the small but ple

Castles in Bodelwyddan

Warner Bodelwyddan Castle Historic Hotel

You may be confused by the advertising: the hotel is not actually in the castle (which is nearby, with a museum and art gallery. I

Castles in Glasgow

Craigend Castle

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The ruins of Craigend Castle are just outside Glasgow, in what is now a part of Mugdock Park. The castle was part of the Barony of

Castles in Lairg

Loch Assynt

Standing on a rocky promontory jutting into Loch Assynt in Sutherland, northwest Highlands, Scotland, Ardvreck Castle is a ruined

Castles in Great Britain

156 castles in Great Britain