British Castles

castles in Britain

British Castles

North East England

Alnwick Castle



Alnwick Castle is a foreboding medieval castle in Northumberland with stunning State Rooms which contain fine furniture and paintings by Canaletto, Van Dyck and Titian.Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ

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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum





The supply base for the forts on Hadrian's Wall.Baring St, South Shields NE33 2BB


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Auckland Castle


Auckland Castle, the prestigious venue in County Durham for conferences, banqueting, concerts and events, weddings etc.Bishop Auckland DL14 7NR

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Bolton Castle


Built in 1379 for Richard le Scrope, Lord Chancellor of England to Richard II, this massive fortress dominating the heart of Wensleydale is one of the country's best preserved castles.North Leyburn DL8 4ET

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Peveril Castle





From the inspiring remains of Peveril Castle - high on a rocky outcrop - there's no more spectacular view of the Peak District.Market Pl, Castleton, Derbyshire S33 8WQ


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Bamburgh Castle


Bamburgh Castle stands on a basalt outcrop commanding fantastic views of the Northumbrian coast.Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7DF


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Durham Castle


Few buildings in England can boast a longer history of continuous occupation than Durham Castle. Founded soon after the Norman Conquest, the Castle has been rebuilt, extended and adapted to changing circumstances and uses over a period of 900 years.Durham DH1 3RW

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