Kent Somerset Tweet HomeTourist Information The Castles of Snowdonia & North Wales The castles of Snowdonia & North Wales 46 Content Pages Deal Castle Deal Castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539-40 as an artillery fortress to counter the threat of invasion... Gower Accommodation and Holiday Guide Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is almost a 20 mile peninsula of glorious... Kidwelly Castle The castle lies on a bluff on the west bank of the river Gwendraeth where it runs into the great Towy... Dolbadarn Castle Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis, Snowdonia, North Wales.... Merthyr Mawr, Ogmore and Southerndown Accommodation and Holiday Guide 3 miles to the East of Porthcawl is Ogmore which is a mainly residential area built on the coastal cliffs... Conwy Castle Conwy Castle, Conwy, Snowdonia, North Wales... Haverfordwest Castle Until earlier in the 20thC the Western Cleddau was navigable up to the point which has now become the... Upnor Castle Upnor Castle is an Elizabethan artillery fort located in the village of Upnor.... Monk Nash, Nash Point and Llantwit Major Accommodation and Holiday Guide About 15 miles South East of Porthcawl on the coast is Nash Point, which is situated on a headland and... Cilgerran Castle Cilgerran castle was a fortress commanding the river Teifi: both Peter de Wint and J.M.W. Turner have... Cardiff Accommodation and Holiday Guide Situated in South East Wales, approximately 30 minutes from the Severn Bridge which links England and... Pennard Accommodation and Holiday Guide Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is almost a 20 mile peninsula of glorious... Carew Castle In 1102 King Henry 1st appointed Gerald of Windsor a castella of Pembroke Castle. This was a royal possession... Southgate Accommodation and Holiday Guide Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is almost a 20 mile peninsula of glorious... Manorbier Beach and Castle Guide Described by Giraldus Cambrensis as “the pleasantest spot in Wales” Manorbier is a charming little village... Rochester Castle No visit to Rochester would be complete without a tour of this fascinating castle.... Clitheroe Castle After major renovation and refurbishment Clitheroe Castle reopened on the 23rd May 2009.... Westenhanger Castle Westenhanger Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with a Grade 1 listed house; this reflects both its... Walmer Castle and Gardens Built during the reign of King Henry VIII, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions... Carmarthen Accommodation and Holiday Guide Carmarthen – Caerfyrddin Carmarthenshire is a green and pleasant county. Sometimes described as The... Greenhalgh Castle Greenhalgh Castle dates back 1490 and was built by Thomas Stanley to defend his estates around Garstang... Leeds Castle Leeds Castle, set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords... Drysllwyn Castle Llandeilo This castle is a complete ruin but having been historically associated with Dynevor, Castle Cennan and... Dunster Castle One of Somerset’s delights offering an insight into a thousand years of history. Home to the de Mohun... Laugharne Castle The castle is an enchanting ruin, which was built in the 12th and 13th centuries.... Tonbridge Castle Tonbridge claims Kent's best example of a Motte-and-Bailey Gatehouse, and its powerful gatehouse... Upton Castle A visitor to Carew Castle should not leave the area without first looking in at Upton Castle. Just 21... Three Cliffs bay Accommodation and Holiday Guide Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is almost a 20 mile peninsula of glorious... Swansea Accommodation and Holiday Guide Located right on the south coast of Wales, Swansea is the second largest city in Wales, with a population... Harlech Castle Harlech Castle, Harlech, Snowdonia, North Wales... Lancaster Castle Lancaster Castle is one of the most important historic monuments in the North West.... Eynsford Castle Dating back to the 11th century, Eynsford Castle is one of the earliest examples of a stone enclosure... Farleigh Hungerford Castle A 14th century fortified manor house which offers a great day out for families and still has much for... Pembroke Castle The ruins that exist today have been restored over the last century.... Gwydir Castle Gwydir Castle is situated in the beautiful Vale of Conwy in the foothills of Snowdonia. Regarded as one... Lamphey Castle Here are the ruins of a stronghold of the bishops of St David’s. Anyone visiting neighbouring Pembroke... Caernarfon Castle ... Carreg Cennen Castle Llandeilo The distant view of Carreg Cennen from the road between Llandeilo and Crosshands epitomises the romantic... Tenby Accommodation, Beach and Castle Guide Tenby - Dinbych Y Pysgod - Little Fort of Fishes - as it’s known in Welsh.... Nunney Castle Standing on a rise with its stream fed moat in the village centre the Castle is a scheduled Ancient Monument... Llawhaden Castle Llawhaden was built by the Normans as a defence against the Welsh and to protect the rich estates of... Dinefwr Castle Carmarthen Dinefwr Castle was built on a bold bluff projecting over the river Towy; precipitous on two sides it... Dover Castle One of the most famous castles in England awaits you!... Hever Castle A visit to Hever Castle and its idyllic gardens is an experience to treasure and remember for years to... Picton Castle Haverfordwest The original Norman earth and timber stronghold stood to the west of the present castle which was built... Richborough Roman Fort Richborough is a key site in the history of Roman Britain, used during the entire length of the occupation...