The Top 7 Castles around Luddesdown
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 Luddesdown. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Luddesdown. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.
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Rochester Castle has defended the London Road, a strategically-important crossing of the River Medway, for centuries. The impressive 12th-century tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of …
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One of five forts built by Henry VIII to defend London, this one is really impressive. Set at a narrow point of the estuary, it's directly opposite the Gravesend fort …
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Fort Clarence was built between 1808 to 1812 to stop invaders gaining access from Maidstone road to the river Medway.
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St Leonard's Tower is a probable Norman keep in West Malling, in the county of Kent, England. The tower was probably built by Gundulf, the Bishop of Rochester, between 1077 and 1108.
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