Hartlebury Castle is a 13th century fortified manor house near the village of Hartlebury in Worcestershire and has been the home of the Bishop of Worcester from 854 all the way up to 2007. Built 13th Century Type Fortified Manor House Condition Intact Ownership Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust Access Public – Admission Fee Postcode DY11 … Read more
Blenheim Palace is a magnificent and wildly extravagant country house located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It is the only non-royal and non-episcopal (residence of a bishop) palace in England. It is one of the largest houses in England and is designed in the short lived distinct baroque style. It was built by the first Duke and … Read more
Stokesay Castle was built in the 13th century and is unique in that it has hardly been altered since. The house was built in local stone which was unusual for the time. Although Stokesay Castle was granted a licence to crenellate (fortify with battlements), it is more a fortified manor house than a castle and … Read more
Farleigh Hungerford Castle ruins are located in Somerset, on a hillside close to the river Frome and just 9 miles from the historic city of Bath. The castle is in fact a medieval fortified mansion, built in the 14th century by the Hungerford family and has a compelling and sometimes gruesome past. Today the castle … Read more
The medieval Craigmillar Castle is located with-in the confines of the city of Edinburgh, approximately three miles southeast from the city centre. Built 14th Century Onwards Type Medieval Castle Condition Ruinous – Major Stonework Intact Ownership Historic Scotland Access Public – Admission Fee Click here to watch our video exploring Craigmillar Castle and discover it’s … Read more
Edinburgh Castle stands proudly in the heart of the city high upon Castle Rock, an extinct volcano. The site has been occupied for at least 3000 years and has been a royal centre since at least 1093 up until 1633 when its principal purpose became a military base. The castle has seen its fair share … Read more
Kenilworth Castle is located in the town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire and dates back to the 12th century. It was first founded by Geoffrey De Clinton and developed and extended numerous times. The castle’s history goes back a long way and includes many royal and other significant historical figures. Kenilworth was the subject of a … Read more
Croft Castle is located in the village of Croft in Herefordshire. The site was first established in around 1085 by the Croft family and for the majority of its existence has been home to the family. Built 11th Century (original castle) Type Motte-and-Bailey originally (now a country house) Condition Intact (See notes further down) Ownership … Read more
Tintagel Castle in Cornwall is a 13th century medieval fortress with a history that dates back much further and is immersed with the legends of King Arthur. The castle is built half over the mainland and half over a jagged headland bulging out into the Cornish sea. During the high middle ages (13th century) Richard, … Read more
Hampton Court Castle in Herefordshire dates back to the 15th Century and was first built by Sir Rowland Lenthall. The castle has had a number of transformations over the centuries and is now fully restored. Built 15th Century Type Medieval Castle Condition Intact (Renovated) Ownership Private Access Public – Fee (tours only). Wedding Venue. Click … Read more