The Top 5 Castles around Botley
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 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Botley. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Botley. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
The Bargate was built in 1180 as part of the fortified city wall and was considered the main entrance to the old town of Southampton. However, in the 1930s it …
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Once a grand residence, this Grade II-listed palace is well worth exploring. Lying in the heart of the Hampshire town of Bishop's Waltham, the palace was first constructed in the 12th century, with many additions added in later centuries.
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Titchfield Abbey is an English Heritage site. The ruins of a 13th century Premonstratensian abbey, later converted into an impressive mansion by the Tudor Earls of Southampton.
The church was …
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Calshot Spit is in the perfect position for defending Southampton Water. Calshot Castle (surrounded by aircraft hangars) is a Tudor Fort that was built by Henry VIII in the 16th …
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The artillery fort of Calshot Castle was built by Henry VIII to defend the sea passage to Southampton. Now a picturesque English heritage site, set amid a traditional coastal village; …
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