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.
Chester Castle: Agricola Tower, Chester, Cheshire
Built in 1070 on the site of an earlier Roman fortress, the only surviving part of medieval Chester Castle is the 12th century gateway.
Chillingham Castle, Northumberland
This intact medieval castle was built in the 12th century as a monastery. The 600 acre park at Chillingham is famous for its wild white cattle that have lived on the land since the park wall was erected in 1220.
Clare Castle, Suffolk
Clare Castle is a medieval motte and bailey castle. The wooden structure was replaced with a stone keep in the 13th century. The motte is prominent at 100 feet high with a base that is 850 feet across.
Clitheroe Castle, Lancashire
A roofless three-story-high castle keep is all that remains of Clitheroe Castle. The Norman keep built in 1186 is reputed to be the second smallest in England. The Clitheroe Castle Museum is also on this site.
Christchurch Castle, Dorset
Standing on the site of an earlier Saxon settlement, the original Norman wooden motte and bailey castle was replaced with a stone keep in 1160. After the English Civil War, the castle was slighted and little remained by the end of the 17th century.
Castle Rising, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Castle Rising is a well preserved 12th century castle with earthwork defences. Built in 1138 the castle has served as a hunting lodge, royal residence and royal mint.
Castle Drogo, Devon
A country house and castle near Exeter, Castle Drogo was built in 1911 and stands on a commanding position overlooking the River Teign.
Castle Acre Castle & Town Walls, Norfolk
The ruined remains of castle and town walls in the village of Castle Acre alongside the ruins of what remains following Henry VIII suppression of monasteries of Castle Acre Priory is still impressive today.
