Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh is amongst the greatest fortresses in England and a visit takes you through 1400 years of history of this Northumbrian castle. From royal capital… Read More »Bamburgh Castle
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Conisbrough Castle
Conisbrough is a large Norman castle in South Yorkshire and the highlight of our was visit was the spectacular round keep and buttresses. The keep… Read More »Conisbrough Castle
Richmond Castle
A visit to Richmond Castle sees a huge and impressive Norman fortress, built to subdue the north of England soon after the Norman Conquest. Richmond… Read More »Richmond Castle
Middleham Castle
Famous for its association with Richard III, Middleham Castle is a largely ruined 12th century fortress to visit in Yorkshire. The castle was the home… Read More »Middleham Castle
Rochester Castle
Famous for the siege by King John in 1215, Rochester Castle has an amazingly intact Norman keep you can still visit today. This castle really… Read More »Rochester Castle
St Micheal’s Mount
St Micheal’s Mount is the smaller version of its sister monastery in Normandy and a lovely half day visit. The setting is gorgeous, with a… Read More »St Micheal’s Mount
Isles of Scilly, St Mary’s
The visible fortifications of St Mary’s begin in the Tudor period and end in World War 2 and can easily be covered in a day… Read More »Isles of Scilly, St Mary’s
Tintagel Castle
Tintagel is a fantastic location and although the physical remains of the castle aren’t much, the setting and status makes this an evocative visit. The… Read More »Tintagel Castle
Castle Cornet
Castle Cornet on Guernsey shows the now familiar mix of a visit to medieval defences that were adapted by the Germans during their occupation. Visiting… Read More »Castle Cornet
Fort Doyle
Fort Doyle on Guernsey is another free to visit site showing Victorian defences adapted and expanded by the Germans. Visiting Fort Doyle Fort Doyle is… Read More »Fort Doyle