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Castles and Forts

United Kingdom

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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Halton-Castle

Halton Castle

Halton Castle was the seat of the Barons of Halton from the 11th century until the 14th century and it Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts
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Redoubt Fortress

Eastbourne’s Redoubt Fortress was built between 1804 and 1810 to support the associated Martello Towers in defending against the threat Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Skipsea-Castle

Skipsea Castle

Skipsea Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle, dating from before 1086. In 1221 the then castle’s owner, William de Forz, Read more…
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Cawdor-Castle

Cawdor Castle

Cawdor Castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. An ancient Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Armadale-Castle

Armadale Castle

Armadale Castle is ruined stately home in Armadale on the Isle of Skye. The castle was built in 1815 in Read more…
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Things to see and do

Coastal Walks

The coastal path passes through Polzeath in one direction to Rock, and in the other through New Polzeath, Pentire Point Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts, History – Heritage and Outdoors – Nature
Burgh-Island

Burgh Island

Burgh Island is a small tidal island off the coast of South Devon in England, near the small seaside village Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts, History – Heritage and Outdoors – Nature
Things to see and do

Hurst Castle

Hurst Castle, artillery fortresses built by Henry VIII at the entrance to the Solent. Used as a prison in the Read more…
Place Tags: Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
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A Walk Around Chester City Walls

The city walls of Chester are the most complete you will find in Britain, offering a fascinating glimpse into the Read more…
Place Tags: Activities, Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
West-Quay-beach

West Quay Beach

West Quay beach is a sand and shingle beach tucked behind the western breakwater. Newhaven Fort is located on top Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Place to eat

Blue Tomato Cafe

The Blue Tomato is a relaxed, comfortable place to eat and drink, located in Rock, Cornwall, it’s over the water from Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes, Castles and Forts and History – Heritage
Castle-Rising-Castle

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising Castle completed around 1140 AD by the Norman lord William d’Albini for his new wife, the widow of Read more…
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