Brough Castle

Brough Castle dates from around 1100AD and was built to provide protection of routes from the North across land that had only recently been taken from the Scots.

Lowther Castle

In the late 17th century John Lowther, 1st Viscount Lonsdale rebuilt the family home, then known as Lowther Hall, on a grand scale.

Pendragon Castle

A small castle in a somewhat fragile state, but very interesting all the same.

Lammerside Castle

The main interior space of Lammerside Castle has collapsed in the centre and is open to the sky.

Kendal Castle

In 1338 Kendal Castle became the home of the Parr family whose ancestor Queen Catherine Parr who lived from 1513 to 1548 and became the last wife of King Henry VIII.

Sizergh Castle

Castlesteads (Lowther)

The earliest medieval fortified structure at Lowther was Castlesteads, which survives as a substantial earthwork.

Piel Castle

Piel Castle, also known as the "Castle of Piel," stands as a historic landmark on the southern tip of Piel Island,

Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle is today among the few, well-preserved of medieval castles in England and is open to visitors.

Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle is one of the finest and most complete 11th-century fortresses in the country.

Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is a castle in North Yorkshire, England. It was originally built in the 14th century.

Dunstanburgh Castle

Built in 1313 Thomas, Earl of Lancaster on cliffs overlooking the sea.

Clitheroe Castle

Grade I listed Clitheroe Castle is mentioned in the Doomsday Book.