The Top 6 Castles around Shilbottle
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 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Shilbottle. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Shilbottle. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 29, 2025
Warkworth Castle
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Lying atop a steep hilltop above the river Croquet, Warkworth Castle is an impressive fortress with towered walls that remain largely intact. Built in the 12th century, the castle had …
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Warkworth Castle
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Warkworth is a picturesque and historic village on a rocky spur that is encircled by the River Coquet. The village’s main street has a mighty 12th-century castle at one end …
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Warkworth Castle and River Coquet Walk
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The river Coquet tumbles through the Northumberland countryside and comes to the sea at nearby Amble. Here at Warkworth it goes round the town in a nice graceful arc, its …
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Outer Bailey of Alnwick Castle
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A castle's outer bailey, also sometimes called the outer ward, was the first line of defense you'd encounter before reaching the heart of the castle. This outer space was typically …
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View of Warkworth Castle
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Once a year there is a lovely walk through the bluebells to the observatory and you can go inside.
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