Castles

Castles to visit around Bishop’s Castle & Beyond

Castles, castles, everywhere.

If you’re looking to soak up some history, then look no further than Bishop’s Castle and Beyond. Our area is home to many castles and fortified manor houses. From medieval homes fortified to impress, to castles that had a hand in the formation of the Magna Carta, there is so much to see and do, the only problem you’ll have is fitting them all in.

Explore Iron Age hill forts on Caer Caradoc or Bury Ditches. Discover the role Brampton Bryan and Hopton Castle played in the Civil War, defending against Royalist forces.

Many of these sites are free to enter and open all year round. For further details please click on the accompanying links.

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