The Top 6 Castles around Brading
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 Brading. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Brading. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
The Square Tower
Highlight • Historical Site
The Square Tower is one of the oldest surviving parts of Portsmouth's fortifications, built to defend the city and harbour. Though it has gone through a number of usage changes, …
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Osborne House
Highlight • Monument
Anyone interested in royal history should definitely pay a visit to Osborne House.
The 19th-century interior is almost unchanged. Queen Victoria spent many beautiful summers with her family on this country estate until she died here on January 22, 1901.
The 19th-century interior is almost unchanged. Queen Victoria spent many beautiful summers with her family on this country estate until she died here on January 22, 1901.
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Southsea Castle
Highlight • Viewpoint
Southsea Castle was built in 1544 as part of a series of fortifications constructed by King Henry VIII to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire. Soon …
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Southsea Castle and Normandy Memorial Wall
Highlight • Monument
The artillery fort at Southsea Castle was originally constructed by Henry VIII in 1544. Open April-October with free entry but the courtyard is open and interesting to visit at any time of year.
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Carisbrooke Village
Highlight • Religious Site
Once the capital of the Isle of Wight, the village of Carisbrooke has a long history and is an interesting place to visit. Discover Victorian architecture, the old railway station, …
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