Totnes Castle is the only castle in Devon (a county in the south west of England) that still has its original medieval walls. It is a small and unusual fortification, with origins dating back to before the Norman conquest of England. Its design and location make it unique, helping to give this small town a big reputation as one of … Read More
Scarborough Castle is a medieval castle located in the town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. The castle sits high above the town on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea and was once an important strategic stronghold used by both the English and Scottish armies. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of this mighty fortress and imagine what life was … Read More
Hever Castle is a beautiful medieval castle located in England and has been called one of the most romantic and picturesque buildings in Europe. Almost everybody who loves castles and English history should visit Hever Castle. In particular it was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife to Henry VIII. Where Is Hever Castle? Hever Castle is located near … Read More
Bodiam Castle, a beautiful and historic castle located in the South East of England, was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a knight of Edward III, on the site of an earlier motte and bailey. The castle has been well preserved and is now open to the public as a tourist attraction. A Brief History of Bodiam Castle Bodiam … Read More
Raby Castle is one of the most beautiful and historic castles in England. Situated in County Durham, Raby Castle has a fascinating history dating back to the Norman Conquest. Today, visitors can explore the castle’s stunning architecture and art, lovely gardens and parkland, and upcoming events. A Brief History of Raby Castle Raby Castle is a castle located in the … Read More
(Originally posted at https://englandexplore.com/richmond-castle/) Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire towers over the prosperous market town of Richmond, and the River Swale. Here’s our guide. The castle was originally built from 1071 onwards by Alan Rufus after the Norman Conquest of England. It is referred to as a ‘castlery’ at Richmond within the 1086 Domesday Book. During the 12th century, Alan Rufus’s great-nephew, Conan, … Read More
There are some incredible castles across the UK, and Carisbrooke Castle is one of them. This is a historic motte-and-bailey castle, which is situated in Carisbrooke Castle, a village close to Newport on the Isle of Wight in England. One of the most historic events that happened at Carisbrooke Castle was that Charles I was imprisoned here in the months … Read More
Corfe Castle sits of one of the steepest hills in Dorset, England, overlooking the village of Corfe on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula. It nestles within a decisive gap cutting through an extended row of chalk hills, bounded by the towns of Swanage and Wareham. Where Is Corfe Castle? Corfe Castle is on the south coast of England, in the … Read More
Yorkshire, in northern England, has some fantastic castles. Here’s our guide on the best
Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland is one of its largest inhabited castles, spanning over nine acres of land on its rocky plateau. Here’s our guide to this magnificent, ancient fortress… Where Is The Castle? For almost 1,400 years, Bamburgh Castle has guarded the magnificent Northumberland coastline in the North East. You can find this castle on the coastline above the Bamburgh … Read More