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British Castles – The Castles Of England, Scotland & Wales

Here are some British Castle articles and excerpts from our sister site, Englandexplore.com, which has lots of great info on English castles and more:


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Edward I’s Ring Of Iron Castles | Caernarfon, Conwy & More

The English King Edward I conquered Wales in the late 13th century. In order to consolidate his power, and cow the rebellious Welsh into submission, he built a series of castles in the north of the Wales – known as the ‘Ring of Iron’. Most were built by his master…

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle | Downton Abbey Meets Ancient Egypt

Highclere Castle is home to Crawleys on Downton Abbey & the Earls of Canarvon (one of whom funded finding Tutankhamun’s tomb) in real life. Here’s our guide. Highclere Castle is more of a stately home than many castles on this site. However it is still very special and world famous…

tower of london

The Tower Of London Explored: Norman Castle Turned Infamous Prison

No other royal residence in England has been put to such dastardly use or gained such a chilling reputation as the Tower of London. But before it became an infamous prison, it started life as a Norman castle. During the reign of King Henry VIII the Tower was transformed from a heavily fortified palace into…

skipton castle

Skipton Castle | Well Preserved Yorkshire Castle

There are some incredible castles across England, each with its own story to tell, and Skipton Castle in Yorkshire is certainly one of these. Based in Skipton, this is a medieval Grade I listed Yorkshire castle built by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, in 1090. It has been preserved for more than 900…

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Bolsover Castle | Peak District Fairytale Castle

Hidden away in the Peak District of Derbyshire, Bolsover Castle is a fairytale castle perfect for exploring, or combining a visit with nearby Chatsworth House, 30 minutes drive away. History of Bolsover Castle Bolsover Castle has a very interesting history, but not all of it is written down. The oldest…

Edward I’s Ring Of Iron Castles | Caernarfon, Conwy & More

edward I ring of iron castles

The English King Edward I conquered Wales in the late 13th century. In order to consolidate his power, and cow the rebellious Welsh into submission,…

Highclere Castle | Downton Abbey Meets Ancient Egypt

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle is home to Crawleys on Downton Abbey & the Earls of Canarvon (one of whom funded finding Tutankhamun’s tomb) in real life. Here’s…

The Tower Of London Explored: Norman Castle Turned Infamous Prison

tower of london

No other royal residence in England has been put to such dastardly use or gained such a chilling reputation as the Tower of London. But before it became…

Skipton Castle | Well Preserved Yorkshire Castle

skipton castle

There are some incredible castles across England, each with its own story to tell, and Skipton Castle in Yorkshire is certainly one of these. Based in Skipton,…

Bolsover Castle | Peak District Fairytale Castle

bolsover castle

Hidden away in the Peak District of Derbyshire, Bolsover Castle is a fairytale castle perfect for exploring, or combining a visit with nearby Chatsworth House,…

Arundel Castle | Ancestral Home of The Dukes Of Norfolk

arundel castle

Arundel Castle, which was built in the 11th century, is the historic home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has been continuously occupied and renovated…