Many of Northumberland’s castles are in ruins, however, an incredible number retain their structures and are open to the public to visit. We’ve selected 12 of the most stunning and historic ...

Rebellion, battles and bloodshed have been played out on Northumberland’s soil ... lie the eerie ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. It’s a 600-year-old fortress built by Earl Thomas of Lancaster ...

The surroundings are also ideal for a picnic. The grand ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle stand on a remote Northumberland headland, making for some breathtaking views from the coast. The castle is ...

Away from the beach, Northumberland is littered with castles, some romantic ruins and others that feel as though their sentries have just popped off for a cup of tea and will be back any moment.

Bamburgh Castle, a 3.5-mile hike ... at low tide (Holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk). Once there, explore by foot – starting at the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory, dating back nearly ...

This is one of Northumberland’s most dramatic ruined castles – as you’ve never ... “As you walk through the ruins, your imagination begins to fill in the blanks about the people who ...

In Northumberland, for instance ... one of the real gems among all the ruins is Corfe Castle between Wareham and Swanage in Dorset. Even today it holds a commanding position over the landscape.

A castle steeped in history, featuring a watchtower and surrounded by medieval ruins, is up for sale in the rolling Northumberland hills. The Grade II listed Blenkinsopp Castle, located off the ...

A Northumberland castle is up for sale for 1.75 million pounds ... It includes a caravan park, a local pub and a house as well as the ruins of the 14th century castle. Idyllic setting The estate ...

Keep scrolling to see what beautiful castles are hiding underneath the abandoned ruins. Dunluce Castle ... Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland, England, was built in 1313. The castle fell ...