The Top 4 Castles around Swyncombe
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 4
beautiful castles to choose from around Swyncombe. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Swyncombe. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Greys Court
Highlight • Historical Site
The gardens at Greys Court were virtually derelict when the Brunner family arrived in 1937. Lady Brunner, in particular, was keen to make a haven of tranquillity, which she wished …
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St Nicholas College Ruins, Wallingford Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Wallingford Castle is a typical Norman tower hill castle. One of the castle's most famous residents was the Empress Matilda, who was the only legitimate daughter of King Henry I.
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Wallingford Castle Motte and Ruins
Highlight • Natural Monument
A small nature reserve containing the ruins of one of Britain's most important castles, open to the public.
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The Great Tower, Haddenham
Highlight • Castle
The estate was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, but the earliest part of the estate is the Norman Great Tower, built in the late 11th or early 12th …
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