The UK has a lot of history and if you are looking to soak in some of it and find out more over the summer whilst you are on holiday and visiting new places then something that is always worth a visit is a castle. There are lots of them around the UK and all of them are different – here are some great castles to visit whilst you are travelling around on your holidays…
In Scotland, one of the most iconic landmarks of course is Edinburgh castle. High up overlooking the city, the castle is a favourite visitor attraction and has played a big part in the history of Scotland. Inside, as well as exploring the beautiful building, you can also see the Scottish crown jewels, the honours of Scotland!
Wales is renowned for its many stunning castles – if you are off to North Wales on holiday at somewhere like this luxury hotel Llandudno based place https://stgeorgeswales.co.uk/ then Conwy castle is a must visit. Still standing after being built in the 13th Century, it has survived very well and is a fascinating place to visit.
If you want to find out more about the Royal family and their history, then Windsor castle is a great place to go and visit. It is still an official residence of the monarch and is the oldest occupied castle in the world. As well as the castle itself, you can also have a walk around the beautiful grounds.