castles

Corfe Castle walk, Dorset

A short but spectacular walk around one of Britain's most dramatic castle ruins.
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Step into a world of Vikings, Normans and clan chieftains with these 10 must-visit coastal castles

Discover 10 of the UK's most dramatic coastal castles, from Conwy Castle in Wales and Dunluce in Northern Ireland, to Tintagel in England and Eilean Donan in Scotland.
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Dunnottar Castle: history, facts and how to visit

Perched high on a rocky peninsula in North-East Scotland, with sheer cliffs rising up from the crashing North Sea on all its sides but one, Dunnottar is perhaps the most dramatically located castle in the entire British Isles.
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Harlech Castle: history, facts and how to visit

Visit Harlech Castle for spectacular views from the sandstone walls and towers towards Snowdonia's mountains
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Dartmouth Castle: history, ferry and how to visit

Dartmouth Castle has guarded the entrance to the River Dart for centuries. Visit the fortress today to learn all about its dramatic past.
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Dover Castle: history, tunnels and how to visit

Explore Dover Castle's impressive network of tunnels that run deep beneath the Kent fortress then take a walk along the famous white cliffs – the perfect day out for history lovers
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Caernarfon Castle: history, facts and how to visit

Built in the 13th to 14th centuries, imposing Caernarfon Castle was designed to be a show of Edward I’s imperial strength. Explore this fortress on the north-west coast of Wales with our visitor's guide
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Eilean Donan Castle: history, facts and how to visit

Eilean Donan, which means the Island of Donnán, is one of the most photographed places in Scotland and has appeared in a number of films, including Highlander. Visit the fortress, learn about its past and admire the grandeur of the mountains that surround it.
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Conwy Castle: history, facts and how to visit

Conwy is exceptionally well preserved and one of the most complete castles in the Wales. Explore the castle in the centre of Conwy town, then head to Conwy Mountain for an aerial view of the fortress.
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Bamburgh Castle: history, beach, The Last Kingdom, and how to visit

Find out everything you need to know about Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland – including its history, filming, ticket prices, opening times and how to explore Bamburgh Beach – with our visitor's guide.
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Tintagel Castle: history, legend and how to visit

Step into Arthurian folklore with a visit to Cornwall’s rough and rocky north coast and Tintagel Castle, one of Britain's most iconic ruins
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Belvoir Castle walk, Lincolnshire/Leicestershire

This 7.8-mile circular walk to Belvoir Castle includes a section on the Grantham Canal and a stop-off at a charming country pub
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