The Top 7 Castles around Carnforth
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 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Carnforth. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Carnforth. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 3, 2025
Arnside Tower is believed to have been built in the late 14th century, during the late medieval period. It served as a defensive structure, designed to protect against potential Scottish raids and incursions along the border with Scotland.
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Borwick Hall is a beautiful 16th-century manor house originally owned by aristocrat Roger of Poitou. The hall belonged to various MPs and elite through the centuries before falling into disrepair …
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Dating back to the Roman times, Lancaster Castle has had a fascinating history over the ages – it's even hosted the executions of Kings and Queens. The castle served as a prison until 2011, when it opened to visitors.
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Hazelslack Tower was a Peel (Pele) Tower ( small fortified keeps or tower houses, built along the English and Scottish borders in the Scottish Marches and North of England). Thought to built late 14th Century.
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This compact Nature Reserve has three unique habitats: wet grassland in the southwest, a northern woodland exuding an ancient woodland charm, and the rest of the area covered by secondary …
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