Destinations UK
Every month we will feature selected destinations in detail throughout Britain. These features will build over time to provide the visitor with a wonderful gazetteer of Britain! We also include links to heritage accommodation for each destination.
Carisbrooke Castle and Museum, Nr Newport, Isle of Wight
A Saxon Shore fort to a Norman motte and bailey to the site of King Charles I imprisonment – Carisbrooke Castle has played an important and unique role in British history.
Canterbury Castle, Canterbury, Kent
Canterbury Castle, a Norman motte and bailey constructed shortly after Canterbury submitted to William the Conqueror in October 1066. The castle declined in importance following the new castle at Dover, Canterbury Castle became the county gaol.
Camber Castle, Rye, East Sussex
Guarding the port of Rye, Camber Castle, an artillery fort built by King Henry VIII, was built following Henry’s decision to break from the Roman Catholic Church fearing a foreign invasion.
Calshot Castle, Hampshire
An intact artillery fort built as part of Henry VIII’s Device programme to protect against invasion following Henry’s decision to break from the Roman Catholic Church.
Caister Castle, Norfolk
Caister Castle, a 15th century moated castle, severely damaged in 1469 whilst being besieged. It fell into ruin after 1600.
The Battle of Tewkesbury
The Battle of Tewkesbury on 4th May 1471 proved to be one of the most decisive encounters in the Wars…
Buckden Palace, Cambridgeshire
Originally built in 13th century and replaced by a brick structure in 1472, Buckden Palace, also known as Buckden Towers, became the site that Katherine of Aragon was held here after her divorce from Henry VIII.
Brougham Castle, Nr Penrith, Cumbria
Constructed on the site of an earlier Roman fort and on the banks of River Eamont, Brougham Castle was built in the early 13th century. During the Anglo-Scottish Wars, Brougham became an important military base and was re-enforced at this time with stone.
