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.
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.
Brough Castle, Church Brough, Cumbria
A ruined castle in the village of Brough. The initial motte and bailey castle built around 1092 within a Roman fort was destroyed by the Scots in 1174 and later rebuilt using stone with a square keep.
Brinklow Castle, Brinklow, Warwickshire
In the village of Brinklow in Warwickshire, extensive earthwork remains of a grade 11th century Norman motte and bailey castle perhaps on the site of an earlier prehistoric barrow.
Bramber Castle, West Sussex
This Norman motte-and-bailey castle was built by the de Braose family and remained in the family for over 250 years. Little remains of the castle today as much of the stone was used within the village.
Bolton Castle, Yorkshire
Built by the Chancellor to Richard II between 1378 and 1399, Bolton Castle is a largely intact 14th century castle.
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
A mix of a Norman stronghold, Jacobean manor and country house on an impressive location overlooking the land below.
Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
One of the most romantic castles in Britain, Bodiam, a 14th century moated castle, has an almost complete exterior.
