Castles and Forts

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

St Leonard’s Tower was built between 1077 and 1108 by Bishop Gundulf. It probably served as a fortified house, although Read more…

Camber Castle, Until the late 16th century, most of the low lying ground between Rye and Winchelsea was a shallow Read more…

Rougemont Castle, also known as Exeter Castle, was first built in 1068 to help William the Conqueror maintain control over the Read more…

Hartland Point Lighthouse gives a guide to vessels of all types approaching the Bristol Channel, the lighthouse was built by Read more…

Eastbourne is a traditional British seaside resort with pier, bandstand, promenade and famed floral carpet gardens. Very popular shingle beach Read more…

Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan waterfront artillery fort built in 1559 on the River Medway to protect warships moored at Read more…

Pendennis Castle was built by King Henry VIII to defend against possible attack by Spain and France and was in Read more…

Warkworth Castle and Hermitage, located in Northumberland near the village of Warkworth, are steeped in history and offer visitors a Read more…

West Quay beach is a sand and shingle beach tucked behind the western breakwater. Newhaven Fort is located on top Read more…

Dùn I is Iona’s highest point at a height of 101 metres (333 ft) above sea level. This is an uneven Read more…