Warwick Castle
Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle.
Abergavenny Museum & Castle
Abergavenny Museum presents the story of this historic market town from Prehistoric and Roman times right through to the present day.
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Alnwick Castle
The mighty medieval fortress of Alnwick Castle is one of Europe's finest, set in a stunning landscape.
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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
Built in AD 160s, the stone fort at South Shields played an essential role in the mighty frontier system which stretched across the width of the country, marking the northern boundaries of the Roman Empire.
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Arundel Castle & Gardens
Built at the end of the 11th century, Arundel Castle is both ancient castle and stately home. It has been the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for 850 years.
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds.
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Auckland Castle
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
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Balvenie Castle
Balvenie is a castle of enclosure, with a massive 13th century curtain wall.
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Bamburgh Castle
Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of beautiful sandy beach, Bamburgh Castle dominates the Northumbrian landscape.
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Beeston Castle
Beeston Castle offers one of the most spectacular castle views in England. On a clear day from Beeston Crag, 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain, you can gaze across 8 counties.
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years. The name Belvoir means 'beautiful view' and dates from Norman times.
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Berry Pomeroy Castle
This former home of the Pomeroy and Seymour families, in a beautiful woodland setting, is shrouded in sinister folklore and legend.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort
Visit the fascinating hands-on interactive visitor centre and remains of the Roman fort where you become part of Birdoswald's 2000 years of history.
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Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle was built in the 1440s, and was restored in the 1920s by the Office of Works.
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Blaise Castle House Museum
The museum features displays of everyday life in and around Bristol, including toys, costumes and domestic equipment. It stands in extensive grounds and woodland.
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Bolton Castle
Built in 1379 for Richard le Scrope, Lord Chancellor of England to Richard II, this massive fortress dominating the heart of Wensleydale is one of the country's best preserved castles.
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Bothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle is the largest and finest 13th century stone castle in Scotland, much fought over during the Wars of Independence.
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Braemar Castle
The impressive fortress of Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar on the site of an even older habitation.
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Brodick Castle
This is a castle you will never forget! The tall, stately building beckons you with the glow of its warm red sandstone. The setting is superb - fronted by a magnificent bay, surrounded by gardens and overlooked by the majestic mountain of Goatfell.
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Brodie Castle
Home to the Brodies for over 700 years, this lovely castle glows a rich warm pink in the sunshine.
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Broughton Castle
The home of Lord and Lady Saye and Sele, and owned by the same family for over 600 years.
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Caerlaverock Castle
One of the finest castles in Scotland, Caerlaverock Castle is on a triangular site surrounded by moats.
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Caernarfon Castle
King Edward I intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for North Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284.
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Caldicot Castle & Country Park
Magnificent Welsh border castle set in fifty-five acres of beautiful parkland. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages.
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Canterbury West Gate Towers
One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements.
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Cardiff Castle
Discover 2000 years of history in the heart of the city. From the coming of the Romans , through the Norman Conquest to lavish Victorian design - all have left their distinctive mark in the Castle for you to explore.
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Cardoness Castle
Cardoness Castle is the well-preserved ruin of a tower house of 15th century date, the ancient home of the McCullochs.
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Carew Castle and Tidal Mill
Carew is one of the few castles to display the development from Norman fortification to Elizabethan country house. There is evidence of a much earlier settlement, dating back perhaps some 2,000 years.
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Castell Coch
Late nineteenth-century fairytale-style castle, built on medieval remains, designed for the third Marquis of Bute by William Burges. Lavishly decorated and furnished in the Victorian Gothic style - a Romantic vision of the Middle Ages.
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Castle Campbell
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen.
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Castle Cornet
The history of this magnificent Castle spans eight centuries and its buildings now house several museums, the Refectory and the Castle Shop
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Castle Fraser
A visit to Castle Fraser is a great day out for the whole family. The castle is one of the finest in Aberdeenshire and is the largest, most elaborate Scottish castle built on the traditional 'Z' plan.
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Castle Menzies
This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years.
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Chillingham Castle
This remarkable castle with its alarming dungeons and torture chamber has, since the twelve-hundreds, been continuously owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations.
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Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village offers a glimpse into the life of Celtic Cornwall. The Original inhabitants of this ancient settlement occupied the site almost 2,000 years ago.
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Compton Castle
This magical fortified house, one of the few to survive so unaltered, was built at three periods 1340, 1450, 1520 by the Gilbert family.
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Craignethan Castle
Craignethan Castle is in a very picturesque setting overlooking the River Nethan.
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Crichton Castle
Crichton is a large and sophisticated castle with a spectacular Italian-style range.
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Dartmouth Castle
For 600 years Dartmouth Castle has stood in a superb waterfront setting as the guardian of the Dart estuary.
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Dinefwr Park & Newton House
Dinefwr Park and Castle is a very special and beautiful place. Now, thanks to a £5 million, three-year project the Park is being transformed and is getting even better!
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Drum Castle
This castle, one of the most beautiful in Royal Deeside, was owned by the Irvine family of Drum for 653 years.
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Drumlanrig Castle Gardens and Country Park
Drumlanrig Castle was completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and is one of the first and most important renaissance buildings in the grand manner in Scotland.
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Duart Castle
Duart has been the home of the Macleans since Lachlan Lubanach Maclean, the 5th chief married Margaret, the daughter of the Lord of the Isles in 1360. Duart and the surrounding lands were her dowry.
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Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland's great houses. It is the largest house in the highlands, and is one of Britains oldest continuously inhabited houses, dating in part from the early 1300s.
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Durham Castle
Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832.
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Eastnor Castle
In the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake, this fairy-tale castle is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family.
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Edzell Castle & Garden
This is a remarkable and very beautiful complex, with a late-medieval tower house incorporated in to a 16th century courtyard mansion.
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Elizabeth Castle
Jersey was defended from this spacious fortress built on an islet in St Aubin's Bay for 300 years from the Civil War to the German Occupation.
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Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Farleigh Hungerford was begun in the 1370s by Sir Thomas Hungerford, Speaker of the Commons, and extended in the 15th century by his son Walter, Lord Hungerford, Agincourt veteran.
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Floors Castle
The largest inhabited house in Scotland, home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh and set in the heart of the Scottish Borders Countryside.
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Fort George
Following the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army at Culloden, the Hanoverian King George II put up the ultimate defence against any further unrest - Fort George.
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Fort Grey
Fort Grey, which is known locally as 'the Cup and Saucer', overlooks the magical west coast bays. The Martello Tower now houses a Shipwreck Museum.
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Fyvie Castle
Undoubtedly one of the finest castles in Scotland, Fyvie can trace its royal connections back to 1211 and William the Lion.
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Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372.
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Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle is the most complete medieval castle in Britain, despite its turbulent history. Built on a rocky outcrop with exhilarating views over the Wye Valley, it gives a fascinating insight into fortress life seven centuries ago.
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Hedingham Castle
Come and see England's finest and best preserved Norman Keep. Children love to explore the interior of the castle which is 110 feet high with walls 12 feet thick.
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Huntingtower Castle
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 16th century origin.
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Huntly Castle
Remarkable for its splendid architecture, Huntley Castle served as a baronial residence for five centuries.
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Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
The family home of the Earls of Glasgow, Kelburn Castle has long been an inspiration for adults and a paradise for children.
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Kenilworth Castle
There's a fascinating journey through hundreds of years of history at Kenilworth Castle - once the scene of Royal battles in the Middle Ages.
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Kilchurn Castle
A square tower, built by Colin Campbell of Glenorchy c1550, Kilchurn Castle was much enlarged in 1693, incorporating the first purpose built barracks in Scotland.
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Kinnersley Castle
Kinnersley Castle was one of the many Marches castles sited by the Normans along the Welsh border. As seen today it is mainly the remodelled Elizabethan manor house of the Vaughan family.
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Knaresborough Castle
A stronghold of Medieval Kings, Knaresborough Castle still stands towering above the River Nidd.
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Lancaster Castle
One of the best-preserved and hardest-working Castles in the country, Lancaster Castle is used as Courts and Prison. The Castle is owned by HM The Queen in right of her Duchy of Lancaster.
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Launceston Castle
Fantastic views are on offer from the motte of this imposing Norman castle.
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Lincoln Castle
In 1068, two years after the battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times.
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Lindisfarne Castle
Perched atop a rocky crag and accessible over a causeway at low tide only, Lindisfarne Castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect.
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Lochranza Castle
Lochranza Castle is a fine tower house which is probably a 16th century reconstruction of an earlier building.
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Lullingstone Castle
Lullingstone Castle - Historic Family Mansion and Church.
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Lulworth Castle and Park
Lulworth Castle was built between 1608 and 1610 and became the family home of Humphrey Weld when he purchased the estate in 1641. It was built primarily as a hunting lodge and has played host to a total of seven monarchs.
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Lunt Roman Fort
Once inhabited by the Roman Army, this ancient site provides a fascinating snapshot of Roman military life.
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MacLellan's Castle
MacLellan's Castle is a castellated town house, which was built in the 1750s.
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Mont Orgueil
Built in the 13th century to protect the island against the French, this dramatic castle towers over the harbour at Gorey.
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Muncaster Experience
Muncaster Castle, beloved family home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years.
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Neidpath Castle
An authentic 14th century castle converted to a tower house (17th century), the erstwhile home of Fraser, Hay and Douglas families, set in a wooded gorge of the River Tweed.
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Oakham Castle
The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England.
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Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle was the Medieval home of the Earls of Devon, it is one of the country's most romantic ruins in a stunning setting on the foothills of Dartmoor.
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Old Sarum Castle
The great earthwork of Old Sarum stands near Salisbury on the edge of Wiltshire's chalk plains. Its mighty ramparts were raised in about 500 BC by Iron Age people and later occupied by the Romans.
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Old Wardour Castle
Beautifully sited beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle was built in the late 14th century by John Lord Lovel as a lightly fortified but showy and luxurious residence.
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Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle is one of the largest castles in Wales. It was not a royal castle but the possession of a private lord - his residence and the administrative centre of his territories.
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Pendennis Castle
Discover Cornwall's greatest fortress, journey through 450 years of history from Tudor times to World War II and discover the wartime secrets of Pendennis Castle.
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Penrhyn Castle
Built for the wealthy Pennant family on the profits of Welsh slate and Jamaican sugar, Penrhyn Castle is an extravagant example of early 19th century neo-Norman architecture.
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Peveril Castle
From the inspiring remains of Peveril Castle - high on a rocky outcrop - there's no more spectacular view of the Peak District.
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Portland Castle
Discover one of Henry VIII's finest coastal fortresses - Portland Castle, perfectly preserved in a waterfront location overlooking Portland harbour.
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Powderham Castle
The historic family home of the Earl of Devon - in a tranquil and beautiful setting beside the picturesque estuary of the River Exe.
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Restormel Castle
Restormel Castle was once the romantic stronghold of Edward, the Black Prince. Set high on a motted mound, this splendid castle ruin is one of the former strongholds of the Dukes of Cornwall.
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Rothesay Castle
Rothesay Castle is a remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work.
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Ruthven Barracks
Ruthven Barracks is an infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block.
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Sherborne Old Castle
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War.
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Shrewsbury Castle and The Shropshire Regimental Museum
Shropshire Regimental Museum houses the collections of the four Shropshire Regiments - King's Shropshire light Infantry, Shropshire Yeomanry, Shropshire Royal Horse Artillery and 4th Bn King's Shropshire Light Infantry TA.
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Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved mediaeval castles in England - over 900 years old…
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Smailholm Tower
Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a stone barmkin wall.
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Southsea Castle
Southsea Castle was built by Henry VIII between 1544 and 1545 to protect Portsmouth against possible French invasion. Its revolutionary design provided for the most efficient use of guns in attack or defence.
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St Andrews Castle
St Andrews Castle consists of the ruins of the castle of the Archbishops of St Andrews, dating in part from the 13th century.
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St Mawes Castle
St Mawes is in lovely grounds with a breathtaking setting. It is the most picturesque of Heny VIII's costal fortresses.
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Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre
This prominent vantage point and strategic site was quickly recognised by the Normans, who built a huge timber fortress here by 1100 AD. Extensively rebuilt in the Gothic Revival Style in 1813, the castle fell into ruin through this century.
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Stirling Castle
Stirling has been described as a "huge brooch, clasping Highlands and Lowlands together". Many great events from Scotland's past are associated with Stirling Castle.
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Stokesay Castle
This is one of England's best preserved fortified manor houses. Stokesay's Great Hall is unchanged since the days of baronial feasts.
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Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions
Sitting proudly on the Cotswold escarpment, Sudeley Castle Gardens & Exhibitions not only celebrates its rich history but also explores the new.
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Tamworth Castle
Superb Norman shell-keep castle with intact apartments. Period rooms from 12th to 19th centuries. Free quizzes, interactives and clothes for kids to try on.
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Tantallon Castle
Tantallon Castle is a remarkable fortification, on a promontory, with earthwork defences, and a massive 14th century curtain wall with towers.
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The Island's Treasure House
The Story of Mann is full of fascinating stories which bring our unique past alive for you with an Island-wide presentation. The chapters of our story will reveal themselves as you travel through some of the finest cultural landscapes in Europe.
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Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland is set in lovely Border hills at Lauder, 28 miles south of Edinburgh and 68 miles north of Newcastle, on the A68.
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Threave Castle
Threave Castle is a massive tower built in the late 14th century by Archibald the Grim, Lord of Galloway.
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Tintagel Castle
In all seasons, Tintagel is truly a magical place. With its spectacular location on Cornwall's most dramatic Atlantic coastline, Tintagel is a place of myths and magic, where the legend of King Arthur was born.
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Tiverton Castle
Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history as Tiverton Castle. Now some 900 years old, it was enlarged and rebuilt during the 14th Century.
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Tonbridge Castle
Medieval Gatehouse and Motte and Bailey Castle Grounds.
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Torosay Castle & Gardens
A beautiful and welcoming Victorian family home surrounded by 12 acres of spectacular gardens.
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Totnes Castle
Totnes Castle is a unique treasure in an area rich with character and history. It is one of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle.
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Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle is one of the largest in Scotland, in a spectacular position with stunning views over Loch Ness.
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