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Nottingham’s has shut – so here are the other top Castles across the region

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlandsNewark Castle is set within stunning surroundings overlooking the River Trent (Image: Visit Nottinghamshire)

18 July 2018

Attractions: Top Castles In and Around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Castles are an iconic part of the British landscape, providing attractions for many a family day out, and nowhere is more blessed than this part of the country for locations in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Nottingham Castle may have closed for the next two years for a major revamp, but it’s still possible to get more than your fill of fortifications this summer.

From crumbling ruins to spectacular ramparts, we’re surrounded by all manner of castles – in all manner of states of repair.

And we’re well placed here to explore a huge variety to help bring our history to life – from the damaged castle at Newark to the stately Belvoir site.

What’s On In Nottingham brings you this  guide to the best alternative castles if you’re planning to totally ruin your weekend; from an articles recently published in the Nottingham Post.

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

Owned by English Heritage is Ashby de la Zouch Castle.

The castle here is also partially ruined, but it was the inspiration for Sir Walter Scott’s novel Ivanhoe and is often the setting for some fantastic reenactment events.

Be sure to go to the top of the tower as well as through the dimly-lit tunnels here.

More information: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ashby-de-la-zouch-castle/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Elvaston Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

A cheaper alternative is heading to Derbyshire’s Elvaston Castle – the only price to pay is for car parking.

Although the gothic revival castle centrepiece is not open to the public, there are 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens to explore.

More information: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside_sites/country_parks/elvaston/default.asp?VD=elvaston

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Belvoir Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

One of Leicestershire’s finest buildings, Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland who have lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years.

Originally built in 1067 – a year after William the Conqueror handed the land to a Norman baron – the castle was left in ruins and rebuilt several times, before the impressive structure that stands today was finished in 1832.

More information: http://www.belvoircastle.com/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Rockingham Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

Another Norman castle in Leicestershire within hitting distance is Rockingham, near Market Harborough.

This Royal favourite has castle tours as well as tea rooms and some stunning gardens to explore.

More information: http://www.rockinghamcastle.com/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Newark Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

Newark Castle stands partially destroyed as a reminder of Newark’s turbulent history – but is still an impressive sight today.

Today, visitors can take tours, visit exhibitions or walk through the Victorian gardens and learn more about the Nottinghamshire town’s history.

More information: https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/newarkcastle/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Bolsover Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

Another English Heritage site, Bolsover’s fairy-tale Stuart mansion was designed to entertain and impress.

There’s amazing views to take in on the wall walk, and some lavish spaces to explore inside and out.

More information: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolsover-castle/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Tutbury Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

Although the castle itself is now largely ruined, there cannot be many more impressive locations for a castle in the Midlands than Tutbury’s.

And as well as the stunning views, the castle’s many reenactment events, such as the Vikings days they hold, make the drive well worth it.

More information: http://www.tutburycastle.com/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Tamworth Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

Tamworth Castle is a complete castle where visitors can wander through chambers and hallways and get a real feel for medieval living.

There’s also some fantastic views from the top of the turrets.

More information:http://www.tamworthcastle.co.uk/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Warwick Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

The jewel in the crown of England’s castles, this must-visit attraction drags tourists in from all over the world.

Although this is one of the more expensive days out here, there’s easily more than a day’s worth of activities on offer for all the family at this towering tourist attraction, from birds of prey shows to archery to reenactments to a working trebuchet and much more.

More information: https://www.warwick-castle.com/

 

Attractions: Top Castles in and around Nottingham and the East Midlands

Nottingham Castle

Attractions, castles, in, around, nottingham, east midlands

The city’s iconic castle sits atop a rock with commanding views across the city.

The site is currently closed for a £30m revamp and will not be open to the public until 2020.

But if you’re in the area, you can get a feel for it by enjoying a refreshment or two at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, reputedly England’s oldest pub built into the rock and originally used as a brewhouse for the castle.

More information:https://www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/

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