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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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Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Alnwick Castle is home to the Dukes of Northumberland and is very much still in use. Alnwick Castle is the Read more…
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Aydon-Castle

Aydon Castle

Aydon Castle, 13th-century English manor house, Aydon Castle stands in a secluded woodland setting. 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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Warkworth Castle and Hermitage

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

Dunstanburgh Castle, a dramatic ruined castle in an impressive coastal setting. This dominates a lonely stretch of Northumberland’s coastline and Read more…
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Kielder Castle

Kielder Castle overlooks Kielder Village, and was the former hunting lodge for the Duke of Northumberland. Now it is home Read more…
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Norham Castle

Norham Castle, commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles. Read more…
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Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle is a Norman castle situated on the Northumbrian coast at Bamburgh. It is a grade I listed building Read more…
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Edlingham Castle

Edlingham Castle ruins, principally the solar tower, of a manor house progressively fortified against the Scots during the 14th century. Read more…
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Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe Castle, built to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne. Read more…
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. Explore a spectacular medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and thirty acres of stunning Grade Read more…
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