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.
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. Bolton Castle was deemed an appropriate location for Mary, Queen of Scots to be imprisoned after her defeat at…
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
A mix of a Norman stronghold, Jacobean manor and country house on an impressive location overlooking the land below. The castle was one of several garrisoned by soldiers of Henry II during the revolt of his sons and…
Bodiam Castle, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
One of the most romantic castles in Britain, Bodiam, a 14th century moated castle, has an almost complete exterior. Bodiam Castle played a brief but impressive part as the exterior of “Castle Swamp” in “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, as well as featuring in…
Berwick Castle, Northumberland
Berwick Castle and its ramparts testify to the important role played by Berwick-upon-Tweed throughout history especially during times of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Berwick shifted back and forth between Scotland and England so often that it was said to have rivalled Jerusalem in…
Berry Pomeroy Castle, Totnes, Devon
The ruins of the Elizabethan mansion within the walls of a 15th century castle is reputed to be one of the most haunted castle in Britain.
Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire
Berkhamsted Castle was originally built to obtain control of the route from London to the Midlands during the Norman conquest in the 11th century. It was also the site where the English submitted to William the Conqueror following the Battle of Hastings.
Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire
Berkeley Castle is the oldest continuously-occupied castle in England. The castle is one of the March Castles, built to keep out the Welsh. In 1327, Berkeley Castle became the scene of one of the most infamous murders in British history…
