The Top 8 Castles around Brawby
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Brawby. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Brawby. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Castle Howard
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Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home that was built in 1699 by architect John Vanbrugh. The Baroque building has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. …
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Castle Howard
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Castle Howard is a stately home, and a private residence to the Howard family for over 300 years. The Castle and its amazing historic grounds are open to the public: …
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Castle Howard Mock Medieval Tower
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An interesting folly (pretending to be medieval) and a tower within the Castle Howard grounds. These are mock fortifications - fascinating! There are great views from here towards the village of Welburn.
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Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)
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The original Gate House, with its famous pyramid, was built in 1719 by Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect who designed Castle Howard itself. Its flanking wings plus building were built …
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Pickering Castle
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English Heritage site
No cafe, or undercover seating area. Hot drinks available but not good if it's raining!
No cafe, or undercover seating area. Hot drinks available but not good if it's raining!
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Remains of Cropton Motte-and-Bailey Castle
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Now it's looking like just a field in Cropton Bank, but it used to be a castle, erected soon after the Norman invasion in the 11th century. Spot the 5-6m remains of a motte rising up from the surrounding land.
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View of Slingsby Castle Ruins
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Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now …
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View of Slingsby Castle Ruins
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Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now …
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