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I don’t usually like audio guides but this was really well done. Interesting castle history, but also the characters and stories. And the chapel at the end is an excellent finale. I spent almost an hour here. No cafe but you can get tea/coffee/ ice cream. A good stop!

This picturesque moated medieval castle was built in the 1370s by Sir John de la Mare. It's heavily influenced by French design and features a compact layout with four round corner towers and thick defensice walls.

A castle with a family history from 1160 to today. The family tree is simply gigantic.

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Started in the 14th century, and occupied by the Hungerford family for 300 years, Farleigh Hungerford Castle (now looked after by English Heritage) commands an impressive position overlooking the peaceful Frome Valley on the Wiltshire/Somerset border.

Managed by English Heritage this is a paid entry property unless your a member. The castle is a fortified mansion started in the 14th century. Today it's a ruin but there is still quite a lot left to explore. If you don't pay you can see the entrance from the car park which is quite impressive. You can also walk around the base on a footpath to the right (when facing the castle on the road). Open 10:00 - 17:00 everyday.

Same as above - there is a cafe, but attempt to use it at your own risk. They allowed us to buy a coffee, but promptly asked to move on immediately after. Coffee is mediocre anyway...

Built in the late 14th century by Sir John Delamare on the profits of his involvement in the Hundred Years War. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/nunney-castle/

Take your own food and drink, don't rely on the cafe at Longleat if you’re just cycling through - we were asked to move on, as we weren’t paying guests...

Longleat house up close and personal is stunning.

A medieval 14th-century castle. Farleigh Hungerford Castle belonged to the Hungerford family for two turbulent centuries. During the War of the Roses, the castle was held by the crown and some members of the family were executed. Unlike many other castles in the south, Farleigh Hungerford survived the Civil War. In 1686, Sir Edward Hungerford was forced to sell the castle after losing his fortune to gambling and extravagance. By the 18th century, the castle lay empty and fell into disrepair. Today, the castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument owned by English Heritage. You can visit 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Entrance costs £5.70 per adult. More information: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/farleigh-hungerford-castle/

Perhaps one of the most famous stately homes in the UK, Longleat is an impressive Elizabethan prodigy house. Longleat is set amongst 1,000 acres of parkland, home to the first safari park outside Africa. Construction on the house began in 1568 on the site of a priory which had burnt down. Originally designed for Sir John Thynn, the estate remains in the same family today. The flamboyant artist Alexander Thynn and his son Ceawilin Thynn currently live in the house. You can visit Longleat from 10am - 5pm daily. It's well worth exploring the safari and other attractions as well. Tickets for adults cost £17.00 online. You can buy them here: https://www.longleat.co.uk/

Beautiful, quiet roads surrounding this rather large house & grounds!

Pump track just outside Nunney Village. Perfect for kids

Cracking sprint from Horningsham to the house! Beware of sidewinds or headwinds - ouch

Lovely Elizabethan country house and surronding estate. Fine to ride through - just watch out for the few cattle grids.

Village fairs and music in the summer. Sneak into the castle in winter and put a hot brew on the stove for those cooler days. 😉

In summer, there are often fairs or music events. In winter you can sneak into the castle and put a brew on for those cooler days 😉

Cool pump track in Nunney village.

Cool little pump track. Great for kids and big kids alike

The 24 cycle route goes through Longleat letting you cycle right past the impressive Longleat house. You also often spot some animals as you pass through- gifaffes, hippos and kangeroos!