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Walmer, Kent Location map 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. Deal, Walmer, Kent, England, CT14 7LJ Location: S Walmer on A258 Website: Walmer Castle and Gardens Phone: 01304 364 288 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Warkworth, Northumberland Location map 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. Morpeth, Warkworth, Northumberland, England, NE65 0UJ Location: 7 m S Alnwick, on A1068 Website: Warkworth Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01665 711423 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Warwick, Warwickshire Location map 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 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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Westenhanger, Kent Location map 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, Hythe, Westenhanger, Kent, England, CT21 4HX Location: next to Folkestone Racecourse Website: Westenhanger Castle and Barns Email: info@westenhangercastle.co.uk Phone: 01303 261 068 Fax: 01303 261 389 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Winchester, Hampshire Location map 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 Location: In the centre of Winchester, just west of the market. Well signposted from the city centre. Website: Winchester Castle Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Windsor, Berkshire 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, Website: Windsor Castle Email: windsor@royalcollection.org.uk Phone: 020 7766 7304 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Winchester, Hampshire Location map 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 Location: 3/4 m SE Winchester Cathedral Website: Wolvesey Castle (Bishop's Palace) Phone: 01424 775 705 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight Location map 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 Location: adjacent to car ferry terminal Website: Yarmouth Castle Phone: 01983 760678 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Yielden, Bedfordshire 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, Location: off the High Street in Yielden, 10 miles N of Bedford off the A6 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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