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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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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle once controlled the Isle of Purbeck, a thousand-year-old castle, that was destroyed during the English Civil War when Read more…
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Sherborne-Castle

Sherborne Castle

Sherborne actually has two castles. The now ruins of Sherborne Old castle which was built in the 12th century as Read more…
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Maiden-Castle

Maiden Castle

Maiden Castle was built in about 600 BC; the early phase was a simple and similar to many other hill Read more…
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Nothe-Fort

Nothe Fort

Nothe Fort is at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, constructed on three levels, with lift access, the Fort is filled 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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Portland-Castle

Portland Castle

Portland Castle overlooks Portland harbour and onwards to Weymouth. The castle was built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage Read more…
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Lulworth Castle and Park

Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house with a large estate. Read more…
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Christchurch-Castle

Christchurch Castle

Christchurch Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle that has stonework dated to 1160 AD. The castle’s site is inside Read more…
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Highcliffe-Castle

Highcliffe Castle

Highcliffe Castle is a grade I listed building situated on a cliff-top site overlooking Christchurch Bay, Dorset. The castle was Read more…
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Jetski Safaris

Our Jetski Safari starts with a safety briefing and instruction before taking to the water. Once on the water the Read more…
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