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Caister Castle

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The remains of a 15th century castle surrounded by a moat. The castle was built by Sir John Fastolf, who was the model for Shakespeare's Falstaff. Fastolf built Caister Castle between 1432 and 1446, with a tower that reaches 100 feet in height. Caister was besieged and taken by the Duke of Norfolk in 1468. It was later in the possession of the Paston family, famous for the Paston Letters detailing the rise and fall of the family during the later medieval period. Caister Castle fell into disrepair in the 17th century.

The castle is built to a rectangular design, and is one of the earliest examples of the use of brick in England. The castle has three wards, within which several of the domestic buildings still stand, along with the northwest tower. Beside the castle is Caister Hall, a 15th century dwelling built by the Pastons. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for wonderful views. Next to the castle is Caister Hall Motor Museum; the largest privately owned collection of vintage and historic motor vehicles in Britain.
Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, NR30 5SN

About Caister Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: On Castle Lane, just west of Caister on Sea, off the A1064
Website: Caister Castle
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Nearest Attractions Caister Hall Motor Museum - 0 miles (Museum) Caister Roman Fort - 0.7 miles (Roman) Elizabethan House Museum - 3.3 miles (Historic Property) Great Yarmouth Row Houses and Greyfriars - 3.4 miles (Historic Property) Time and Tide Museum - 3.5 miles (Museum) Burgh Castle - 4.8 miles (Roman) Berney Arms Windmill - 5.2 miles (Historic Property) Horsey Windpump - 7.2 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Caister-on-Sea - 1 miles away Great Yarmouth - 3.1 miles away Gorleston-on-Sea - 5.5 miles away Horsey - 5.9 miles away Acle - 6.6 miles away Potter Heigham - 6.8 miles away Hickling - 9.1 miles away Horning - 9.2 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

175 Bemuda Holiday Park - 2.8 miles from Caister Castle Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £180

Rose Cottage - 3 miles from Caister Castle Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

Apricot Cottage - 3 miles from Caister Castle Hemsby, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £180

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Nearest Hotels

The Grange Hotel - 1.3 miles from Caister Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

Arden Court Hotel - 2.4 miles from Caister Castle Yarmouth, Norfolk Stay from: £39.00

The Ryecroft - 2.6 miles from Caister Castle Southtown, Norfolk Stay from: £26.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Beaumont House - 3 miles from Caister Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £39.00

Tudor House - 3 miles from Caister Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £21.00

Rembrandt Guest House - 3 miles from Caister Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £21.00

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Great Yarmouth
Tourist Information Centre
Maritime House
25 Marine Parade
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
England
NR30 2EN
Tel: 01493 846346
Fax: 01493 858 588
Email: tourism@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
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