Castle · UNESCO
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A fortress on an extinct volcano above the city, home to the Scottish Crown Jewels.
Western Europe
United Kingdom
Four nations in one small island group: royal London, Scottish Highlands, Welsh mountains, Northern Irish coast, and a castle or cathedral round almost every corner.
Plan a trip in United Kingdom Map the regions you have visited
Before you plan: Entry rules and visa requirements for visitors, including the electronic travel authorisation scheme, change; check official UK government guidance before you travel.
- Capital
- London
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and best hiking; April and October are quieter, and the Highlands midges are worst in summer.
Filtered
Castle in United Kingdom
- Top places
- Historic site 20
- Castle 17
- Museum 15
- Church, mosque or temple 12
- Neighbourhood 12
- Other 8
- Mountain 8
- Bridge 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Ruins 6
- Market 5
- Palace 5
- National park 5
- Garden 4
- Art gallery 4
- Lake 4
- Monument 2
- Entertainment 2
- Beach 2
- Scenic route 2
- Waterfall 2
- Island 1
- Stadium 1
- Theme park 1
- River or canal 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Festival or event 1
- Square 1
- Shopping 1
- Park 1
Castle · UNESCO
Tower of London
London, United Kingdom
A riverside medieval fortress that has served as palace, prison and home of the Crown Jewels.
Castle
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff, United Kingdom
A Roman-era fort turned Norman castle and Victorian fantasy home in the city centre.
Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
United Kingdom
A romantic island castle at the meeting of three sea lochs, linked to the shore by a stone bridge.
Castle
Stirling Castle
Stirling, United Kingdom
A Renaissance royal castle on a volcanic crag with sweeping views over the plain.
Castle
Windsor Castle
United Kingdom
A working royal residence and one of the longest-occupied palaces in Europe.
Castle · UNESCO
Conwy Castle
Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom
A 13th-century fortress with eight towers and a walled town.
Castle
Dunluce Castle
Bushmills, United Kingdom
Dramatic medieval castle ruins perched on a sea cliff.
Castle
Tintagel Castle
United Kingdom
Clifftop ruins tied to the legend of King Arthur, reached by a new footbridge.
Castle · UNESCO
Harlech Castle
United Kingdom
A clifftop castle with views over Snowdonia and Cardigan Bay.
Castle
Belfast Castle and Cave Hill
Belfast, United Kingdom
A hillside castle with city and lough views, plus walking trails up Cave Hill.
Castle
Clifford's Tower
York, United Kingdom
A 13th-century keep on a grassy mound, with views over the city.
Castle
Inverness Castle
Inverness, United Kingdom
A Victorian castle above the River Ness, recently converted into a visitor attraction.
Missing something in United Kingdom?
Add a place you love. We review every suggestion before it goes live.