Castles
Illustrious, historical and atmospheric - the Heart of The Shires has some of the most famous Castles in England.
Rockingham Castle
Oakham Castle
Belvoir Castle
Bolsover Castle
Warwick Castle
OAKHAM CASTLE
Oakham Castle is an exceptionally fine Norman Great Hall of a 12th Century fortified manor house. It has a unique display of horseshoes presented by peers and royalty to the Lord of the Manor.
BELVOIR CASTLE
Belvoir Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, is situated overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. The house has magnificent staterooms, containing notable pictures, tapestries and fine furniture. The Queens Royal Lancers Museum is also situated within the castle. The house has been used as a location for a number of films and television programmes. Special events most Sundays and Bank Holidays.
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE
Rockingham Castle is a family home in Northamptonshire with grand rooms spendidly furnished. Discover 1,000 years of history within its walls. Don't miss the special exhibition "450 years a Royal Castle, 450 years a Family Home".
BOLSOVER CASTLE
Bolsover is a 17th Century country house built on the site of a Norman fortress and it's a wonderful place to meander and muse. See the fairytale towerhouse of rooms, stacked on top of one another to create the 'Little Castle'; experience the views from the lavish Terrace Range of state rooms. Step into the magnificent indoor riding school [one of the oldest in Europe]. Bolsover is enchanting, romantic and magical...
WARWICK CASTLE
The stories and intrigue which surround Warwick Castle make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. Over the past 10 centuries, this impressive fortress has witnessed some of the most turbulent times in English history and yet, it has survived intact to tell the tale. From the era of William the Conqueror to the grand reign of Queen Victoria, Warwick Castle has left a fascinating legacy for visitors to enjoy today.
Beyond the portcullis, you will encounter mystery, might and splendour, like the 'Kingmaker' attraction which recreates life in the 15th Century with vivid realism. There are the magnificent State Rooms, once used to entertain the highest members of nobility, while in the Ghost Tower, you'll learn of the dark and sinister secrets surrounding the fatal stabbing of Sir Fulke Greville.
Warwick Castle represents one of the most exciting days out in history.