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
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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
Caldicot Castle
The thirteenth century castle at Caldicot is a single layer of fortifications that has been well restored and is worth a visit. There are no… Read More »Caldicot 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
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 Acre
Castle Acre is combines two impressive medieval ruins to visit – the castle plus a priory all set in an old Saxon town in Norfolk.… Read More »Castle Acre
Tynemouth Castle and Priory
Tynemouth Castle and Priory is an English Heritage site in Newcastle in a fantastic location, built by the Normans after the original Northumbrian structures were… Read More »Tynemouth Castle and Priory
Old Sherbourne Castle
Another victim of Cromwell’s slighting, Old Sherbourne castle is still a picturesque ruin to visit. Originally owned by the Bishops of Salisbury the castle eventually… Read More »Old Sherbourne Castle