Castle Hunting UK

30th May 2017 1390s - built for John, 5th Lord Lovell, this is a hexagonal castle! 1578 - the castle is modernised by Sir Matthew Arundel Civil War - during an attempt to reclaim the castle the owner partially blew up the castle! The damage caused was never repaired, partly because the lands/castle were confiscated from Henry Arundel after the Civil War 1700s - New Wardour castle is erected and the old castle becomes a popular, romantic ruin We loved how different this castle was to anything we've seen so far. The different colour brick work is beautiful and the architecture stunning. The views of the lake are pretty and make sure you walk around the perimeter of the castle because no side is the same. Audio tour worth it! The grotto in the gardens is fun to explore (and very romantic 😉 ) .  Owned by English heritage  Own car park Small shop and toilets Guidebook and audio tour  Dogs allowed  N & K  

29th May 2017 1300s - Sir Thomas Hungerford starts building the castle Early 1400s - Sir Thomas' son, Walter (1st Lord Hungerford) greatly extended the castle The castle remained in the Hungerford family for 3 centuries! Civil War - castle was Parliamentarian until the Kings capture. Minimal damage sustained to the castle 1686 - castle sold by Sir Edward Hungerford to Henry Baynton due to severe debt 1705 - castle sold for salvage and consequently fell into ruin Nice castle, although not much of the castle survives, its still characteristic. We especially liked the ruined towers and the Chapel/crypt - look out for some cool surprises in here! Would definitely recommend the audio tour !  Owned by English Heritage Designated car park Small shop and toilets Guidebooks and audio tour Dogs allowed  N & K 

29th May 2017 Late 1300s - castle built by a knight John de la Mare Lates 1400s - modernised by Londoner Richard Prater Civil War - castle remained in Prater family until it was ruined/besieged by Parlimentarians This castle is beautiful. Very magnificent on the outside. It's quite small and there is only a ground floor to the castle but it is very characteristic and we loved it! If you look closely you can tell where certain rooms were by the fireplaces / original features. Owned by English Heritage , f ree entry Car park - up the hill, past the castle  No facilities in actual castle - some in Nunney  No guidebook but information panels Dogs allowed N & K