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Castles and Forts

Our coast has also been our first line of defence. This means around the UK coastline, we have the remains of castles and forts offering a glimpse into the country’s medieval and military past.

Location is everything, and visiting a castle will also get you out in some of the most spectacular and breathtaking locations.

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Popular Castles and Forts

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Lindisfarne Castle

Lindisfarne Castle is a 16th-century castle with spectacular views. The castle was transformed by Lutyens into an Edwardian home. Managed Read more…
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Fort Brockhurst

Fort Brockhurst, One of a number of forts built in the 1850s and 1860s to protect Portsmouth and its vital Read more…
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Peel Castle

Peel Castle was built in the 11th century by the Vikings and stands on St Patrick’s Isle which is connected Read more…
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Rochester Castle

The Norman Rochester Castle is strategically placed by the River Medway. Building started in 1087 and now you only have Read more…
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Herstmonceux Castle

Herstmonceux Castle is one of the oldest significant brick buildings still standing in England. Work started on this brick castle Read more…
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Appleby Castle

Appleby Castle overlooks the River Eden and consists of a 12th century castle keep which is known as Caesar’s Tower, Read more…
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Studland Bay Beach

Studland Beach & Nature Reserve has three miles of beaches (Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach) are owned Read more…
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Etal Castle

Etal Castle, built in the mid-14th century on the strategic River Till ford as defence against Scottish raiders. Read more…
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Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle was built around 1200 and was once known as Furstan Castle. The castle ruins are surrounded by spectacular Read more…
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Gylen Castle

Gylen Castle is a ruined castle, or tower house, on a rocky ridge at the south end of the island Read more…
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Ballindalloch Castle

Ballindalloch Castle is a preserved castle in the beautiful countryside of Speyside, north east Scotland. The castle is still owned Read more…
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Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle, 13th-century circular shell-keep stands on an earlier Norman mound surrounded by a deep dry ditch. The castle has Read more…
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