Must See Castles in England

Buckingham Palace

Historic royal palace and official London residence of the British monarch, known for its neoclassical and Georgian architecture and state rooms.

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Tower of London

Historic royal fortress and palace featuring Norman and gothic architecture, housing the Crown Jewels and significant medieval collections. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history in royal and military roles.

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Kensington Palace

Historic royal residence featuring baroque architecture and exhibitions related to British royalty and history.

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Saint James's Palace

Historic Tudor royal palace built in the 16th century, serving as a working royal residence and administrative center with significant heritage value.

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Clifford's Tower

A silent witness of York's long history, the tower was built by William the Conqueror and it's the last remnant of York Castle.

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Bodiam Castle

Bodiam Castle () is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex, England.

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Tintagel Castle

Tintagel Castle is a medieval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel, North Cornwall…

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Dover Castle

Dover Castle is a medieval castle in Dover, Kent, England and is Grade I listed.

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St Michael's Mount Castle

St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Mount's Bay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

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Alnwick Castle

Home of the Duke of Northumberland and the famous Hogwarts castle used in the Harry Potter movies. Do not miss the nearby gardens.

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Durham Castle

Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its…

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Restormel Castle

Restormel Castle lies by the River Fowey near Lostwithiel in Cornwall, England, UK.

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Chester Castle

Chester Castle is in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. It is sited at the southwest extremity of the area bounded by the city walls.

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Herstmonceux Castle

Herstmonceux Castle is a brick-built castle, dating from the 15th century, near Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England.

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Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the…

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Camber Castle

Camber Castle, also known formerly as Winchelsea Castle, is a 16th-century Device Fort, built near Rye by King Henry VIII to protect the…

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Castle Howard

Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire, England, within the civil parish of Henderskelfe, located 15 miles north of York.

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