The Top 9 Castles around Matfen
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 9
beautiful castles to choose from around Matfen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Matfen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Vicar's Pele Tower
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Vicar's Pele is a three storey stone pele tower, which was built in the 14th or 15th century. It possibly stands on the site of a 13th century hall house …
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Beaufront Castle Gatehouse
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The Beaufront Castle Gatehouse is the gateway to the impressive Beaufront Castle, a Grade I listed manor house in Northumberland, near Hexham. Although the castle itself was built between 1836 …
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Chesters Roman Fort
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Known as Cilurnum by the Romans, Chesters was once an important cavalry fort. Built in AD 124, it housed some 500 cavalrymen and later was also home to infantry. Soldiers …
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Bywell Castle
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Overlooking the River Tyne, Bywell Castle was built by the Neville family in 1430, but never completed. Although now ruined, you can still visit the three-storey gatehouse and curtain wall. …
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Prudhoe Castle
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Prudhoe Castle is a ruined medieval English castle situated on the south bank of the River Tyne at Prudhoe, Northumberland, England.
Bult as part of a series of Norman Castles …
Bult as part of a series of Norman Castles …
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