Ultimate Castle Tours Guide - United Kingdom
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Ultimate Castle Tours Guide - United Kingdom
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Bask in a regal journey through time and taste with our comprehensive guide to the 50 best castle tours in the United Kingdom, now enhanced with our exclusive Saving Castles Regal Ranking. From the towering ramparts of Edinburgh Castle to the romantic ruins of Tintagel, this meticulously crafted guide offers a royal feast for history buffs and culinary enthusiasts alike. 2025 EDITION.
Each castle entry includes:
đ° A brief history and description of the castle
đ° Key features and must-see attractions
đ° Practical visiting information
đ° Regal Ranking: Our expert assessment on a 10-crown scale
Our innovative Saving Castles Regal Ranking evaluates each castle on six dimensions:
Historical Significance
Architectural Splendor
Preservation Perfection
Visitor Experience
Landscape Majesty
Accessibility Assurance
The Overall Regal Ranking distills centuries of grandeur into one powerful score, guiding you to experiences that match your unique interests.
Elevating your castle experience, our unique "Dining Near the Castle" section provides:
â Restaurant name and location
â Distance from the castle
â Type of cuisine offered
â A standout dish or local specialty to try
â Google rating
â Price range
â An insider tip or interesting fact about the establishment
Don't just visit castles â experience them with the Saving Castles Regal Ranking. Let this guide transform your UK adventure into a trek through time, beauty, and unparalleled grandeur, complete with culinary delights fit for royalty.
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đ Windsor Castle's History & Visitor Experience:
Windsor Castle, founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It has been the home of British royalty for nearly 1000 years and is one of Queen Elizabeth II's official residences.
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We're Monte and Sixteen Schumacher, and we're thrilled to invite you on our extraordinary journey through Europe's most captivating castles and châteaux.
As passionate preservationists and history buffs, we've made it our mission to unlock the secrets hidden within these ancient walls. From misty Scottish highlands to sun-drenched French countryside, we're leaving no stone unturned in our quest to bring you the most fascinating stories these magnificent structures have to offer.
Join us as we scale towering turrets, uncover hidden passages, and breathe new life into centuries-old tales of love, war, and intrigue. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or an armchair explorer, we promise to transport you through time with each episode.
From towering turrets to hidden passages, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to discover the secrets of these awe-inspiring structures. We'll take you on a virtual tour of their surroundings, from the misty moors of Scotland to the sun-drenched countryside of France.
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Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
150 places
150 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
50 links
50 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, UK
Eilean Donan Castle, United Kingdom
Caernarfon Castle, Castle Ditch, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK
Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, UK
St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Cornwall, UK
Berkeley Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, UK
Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, UK
Glamis Castle, Forfar, Angus, UK
Castle Ward, Strangford, Downpatrick, UK
Raglan Castle, Castle Road, Raglan, Usk, Monmouthshire, UK
Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire, UK
Castle Rising, King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK
Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, UK
Scarborough Castle, Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK
Culzean Castle, Maybole, UK
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, UK
Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex, UK
Pembroke Castle, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, UK
Inveraray Castle, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, UK
Enniskillen Castle, Enniskillen, UK
Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast, UK
Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, UK
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, UK
Tintagel Castle, Castle Rd, Tintagel, Cornwall, UK
Auckland Castle, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, UK
Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, UK
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK
Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
Conwy Castle, Rose Hill St, Conwy, UK
Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK
Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Highland, UK
Stirling Castle, Castle Wynd, Stirling, UK
Skipton Castle, The Bailey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK
Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
Framlingham Castle, Church Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK
Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, UK
Cardiff Castle, Castle St, Cardiff, UK
Dunluce Castle, Dunluce Road, Bushmills, UK
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, UK
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, UK
Dover Castle, Castle Hill Road, Dover, UK
Harlech Castle, Harlech, Gwynedd, UK
Kenilworth Castle, Castle Green, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK
Lancaster Castle, Castle Grove, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK
Caerphilly Castle, Castle St, Caerphilly, UK
Durham Castle, Durham, UK
Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, UK
Belvoir Castle, Woolsthorpe Road, Grantham, Leicestershire, UK
Sizergh Castle, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, UK
Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, UK
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Groups
Architecture
Art
History
People & Culture
Photography
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Romantic
Slow Travel
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