The Top 7 Castles around Blackdown
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 Blackdown. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Blackdown. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 28, 2025
Kenilworth Castle Ruins
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Kenilworth Castle was constructed from Norman through to Tudor times. It has been described by architectural historian Anthony Emery as "the finest surviving example of a semi-royal palace of the …
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Tiltyard Dam at Kenilworth Castle
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The dam was probably constructed in three phases; initially circa 1125, then subsequently raised by King John and lastly the western lane and bridge possibly 17th century. It is not …
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Bagot's Castle
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A 14th century castle in the village of Baginton, Warwickshire in the English Midlands. It now stands in ruins, and this website is dedicated to those volunteers and benefactors who are conserving what remains for future generations.
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Guy's Tower, Warwick Castle
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Guy's Tower is 12-sided and stands at 29 metres high. Dotted around each of the twelve sides are grated machicolations from which rocks and other projectiles could be thrown down …
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View of Kenilworth Castle
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Kenilworth's impressive 12th century Norman keep, still a dominant feature today, would have been the heart of castle life for 500 years. A defensive powerhouse, it was built three stories …
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