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Walmer Castle and Gardens    Coastal artillery fort built by Henry VIII. Over time Walmer evolved from its original purpose to become a comfortable country residence. It was inhabited by the Duke of Wellington in his role as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and it was here that the victor of Waterloo died in 1852. There are displays on Wellington and the role of the Lord Warden. Walmer, Deal, Kent, England, CT14 7LJ Attraction Type: Castle Location: S Walmer on A258 Website: Walmer Castle and Gardens Phone: 01304 364 288 English Heritage Location map OS TR376501 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wark Castle    An 12th century motte and bailey fortification, probably built by the Earl of Northumberland in 1139. A subsequent castle replaced that early one in 1165. There is little remaining beyond the motte, and farm buildings now stand on the site. Wark on Tyne, Northumberland, England, NE48 3LS Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the village of Wark, on the B6320. Open access. Location map OS NZ028843 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Warkworth Castle    Begun as a Norman motte and bailey castle, what we see now is a 14th century building showcasing the power of the Percy family, Earls of Northumberland. Square design with projecting wings. Warkworth, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE65 0UJ Attraction Type: Castle Location: 7 m S Alnwick, on A1068 Website: Warkworth Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01665 711423 English Heritage Location map OS NU247 057 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Warwick Castle   The first castle here was erected by William the Conqueror, though nothing but the mound remains. The present castle was begun after Simon de Montfort's troops leveled the old one in 1264. Curtain walls, portcullis, and murder holes. Appropriately dismal dungeon, and a haunted room where murder was done. Fascinating "Edwardian Weekend" house party tableau by Madame Tussaud's in the updated living quarters. Warwick, Warwickshire, England, CV34 4QU Attraction Type: Castle Location: off West Street, in the centre of Warwick Website: Warwick Castle Email: customer.information@warwick-castle.com Phone: 0870 442 2000 Fax: 0870 442 2394 Location map Details of Warwick Castle - Photos of Warwick Castle OS SP284 648 Heritage Highlight: The 11th century mound of William the Conqueror's castle Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Weeting Castle    A 12th century moated manor house built by the De Plaiz family. The site was first occupied in the late 10th or early 11th century, but around 1180 the De Plaiz family constructed a fortified manor house within a rectangular moat enclosure. Weeting, Norfolk, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: Off the B1106 2 miles north of Brandon. Open access site. Website: Weeting Castle English Heritage OS TL780890 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Westenhanger Castle and Barns    Partly-derelict castle with 12th century roots. The ruined Rosamund's Tower in the north wall is reputed by be a trysting place for King Henry II and his mistress, Rosamund de Clifford (Fair Rosamund). Westenhanger was later expanded by Henry VIII. Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, England, CT21 4HX Attraction Type: Castle Location: Next to Folkestone Racecourse; limited opening, see Westenhanger website for details. Website: Westenhanger Castle and Barns Email: terrywhitling@tiscali.co.uk Phone: 07984 132 962 Fax: 01303 261 389 Location map OS TR126 372 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wigmore Castle    An 11th century castle that later saw use as a prison, Wigmore is a striking medieval fortress in the Welsh Marches of Herefordshire, that lies buried aup to one story deep by rubble and earth. Wigmore was built sometime in the 11th century, but who the builder was is a bit of an historical mystery. Tradition says that the castle was the work of a nobleman by the name of Eric the Wild. However, the Domesday Book of 1086 attributes the castle to William fitz Osbern. A4110, Wigmore, Herefordshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: On the A4110 8 miles west of Ludlow. Access on foot from the vilage, following the Mortimer Way off Castle Street. Open access site. Website: Wigmore Castle English Heritage OS SO408692 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wilton Castle    A restored 12th century Norman castle in the Welsh Borders, set in lovely gardens beside the River Wye. The castle was built of local red sandstone in the latter half of the 12th century, replacing an earlier wooden pallisade in the traditional Norman motte and bailey plan. The location was chosen carefully to guard an important crossing of the wye, on the main road into Wales. Wilton, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, HR9 6AD Attraction Type: Castle Location: In Wilton village, 1 mile from Ross-on-Wye Website: Wilton Castle Phone: 01989 565759 Historic Houses Association Location map OS SO588243 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Winchester Castle   Begun under William the Conqueror, only the Great Hall of Henry III (1222-35) survived the Civil War intact. The hall houses a huge Round Table, reputed to be that of King Arthur, though it was recently dated to the 13th century. The Great Hall, The Castle Winchester, Hampshire, England, SO23 8PJ Attraction Type: Castle Location: In the centre of Winchester, just west of the market. Well signposted from the city centre. Website: Winchester Castle Location map Details of Winchester Castle OS SU477294 Heritage Highlight: Henry III's great hall is a superb building Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Windsor Castle    This enormous castle was started by William the Conqueror, and added to by just about everyone else over the succeeding centuries, notably by Edward III in 1349. Edward's efforts made Windsor the single largest crown building project of the Middle Ages. The grounds contain St. George's Chapel, home to the Order of the Garter. Windsor, Berkshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Website: Windsor Castle Email: windsor@royalcollection.org.uk Phone: 020 7766 7304 Details of Windsor Castle OS SU969 770 Heritage Highlight: St George's Chapel, home of the Order of the Garter Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Wolvesey Castle (Bishop's Palace)    Formerly the principle residence of the Bishops of Winchester, Wolvesey Castle was an extensive keep and bailey castle built about 1100 on a site in use during the Anglo-Saxon period. College Street, Wolvesey Winchester, Hampshire, England, SO23 8NB Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3/4 m SE Winchester Cathedral Website: Wolvesey Castle (Bishop's Palace) Phone: 01424 775 705 English Heritage Location map Details of Wolvesey Castle (Bishop's Palace) OS SU484291 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Yarmouth Castle    Castle built by Henry VIII to guard the entry to Yarmouth's port from the Solent. Finished in 1547, this was the last castle to built in Henry's ambitious system of coastal defenses, and the first to adopt the new 'arrowhead' artillery bastion style.. Quay Street, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England, PO41 0PB Attraction Type: Castle Location: adjacent to car ferry terminal Website: Yarmouth Castle Phone: 01983 760678 English Heritage Location map OS SZ354897 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Yielden Castle    Like many of Bedfordshire's castles, Yielden is little more than a mound with a history. The 12th century motte and bailey castle has long disappeared, though traces of later medieval masonry additions can still be seen today. Yielden, Bedfordshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: off the High Street in Yielden, 10 miles N of Bedford off the A6 Details of Yielden Castle OS TL014 670 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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