The Best Castles to Visit

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

The Tower of London

The White Tower, the Norman keep at the centre of the castle, was contructed in the late 11th Century, in the reign of William the Conqueror. The castle is located on the north bank of the River Thames, in London, England. The castle has served at various times as a royal residence, fortress, prison, armoury and treasure house. It is a popular tourist attraction.

Video of The Tower of London.

Sunday, 22 September 2013

Llansteffan Castle

Llansteffan Castle is a 12th century Norman castle, contructed within the still visible defensive ditches of an earlier iron age promontory fort. It is situated on a headland overlooking the mouth of the River Tywi and Camarthen Bay, in Wales.

Video of Llansteffan Castle.

Nunney Castle

Nunney Castle is a 14th century stone keep located in Somerset, England. It has four corner towers and is surrounded by a water filled, defensive moat.

Aerial video of Nunney Castle.

Friday, 20 September 2013

Carreg Cennen Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle is located on a steep limestone promontory in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Construction is thought to have begun in the 12th century, and it was in a ruined state by the 15th century. A cave beneath the castle contains a freshwater spring.

Video of Carreg Cennen Castle.

Flint Castle

Flint castle is located on the coast of North Wales, at the mouth of the River Dee. It was constructed in the late 13th century under the rule of Edward I. It is of square layout, but distinctive in that one of the four corner towers is enlarged and isolated to form the main keep.

Aerial video of Flint Castle.

Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Castle was constructed in the late 13th century, under the rule of Edward I. The layout is a distinctive diamond shape, with six corner towers. It is located beside the River Clwyd in north Wales.

Aerial video of Rhuddlan Castle.

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Dolbadarn Castle

Dolbadarn Castle was constructed in the early 13th century. It is located on a hill overlooking the lake of Llyn Padarn, at the base of Llanberis Pass, in North Wales. The stone keep is an example of a Welsh round tower.

Aerial video of Dolbadarn Castle.