‘My home is my castle’. Mighty castles, perched high on mountains and cliff tops are to be found up and down the land – and English Heritage looks after some of the finest examples. Maybe you will even come face-to-face with one of the ghosts that are said to be haunting many of these strongholds
Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Set 500 feet above the Cheshire plain with views over eight counties, Beeston now features 40 acres of beautiful grounds to explore on a series of new trails, accessible for visitors of all abilities.
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
A romantic storybook castle with turrets and battlements rising from a wooded hilltop.
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
It was said that whoever controlled Carisbrooke controlled the Isle of Wight. Today it is home to the famous Carisbrooke donkeys: Joseph, Jack, Jill, Jimbob and Jigsaw.
Carlisle Castle, Cumbria
Discover a thrilling and bloody past through lively exhibitions and enjoy panoramic views.
Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire
One of the most spectacular castle ruins in England, Kenilworth has a past rich in famous names and is associated with King John, Henry V, Henry VIII and of course the royal love story between Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.
Middleham Castle, North Yorkshire
Explore the maze of rooms and passageways at this impressive castle, once the boyhood home of the ill-fated Richard III.
Pendennis Castle, Cornwall
Journey through 450 years of history from Tudor times to World War II. Discover the castle’s secrets and experience sights and sound of battle and garrison life.
Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire
Enjoy the spectacular coastal view and see the remains of the great keep still standing over three storeys high
Warkworth Castle, Northumberland
Warkworth Castle was home to Harry Hotspur, the famous warrior immortalised in Shakespeare’s Henry IV. Explore the chambers and the maze of passageways and staircases.
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