Comments on: Top 16 Best Castles in England With Beautiful Pictures

By: Fred Sauberman

Fred Sauberman — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:34:58 +0000

A wonderful collection of pictures with great explanations right below them!

Thanks for doing this wonderful expo.

By: Monica Coleman

Monica Coleman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:21:55 +0000

Tracie:
Good morning to you, well just to tell you that you people don’t know how lucky you are to have all of this marvel history at your finger tips!! I live in colorado and my husband and I love every thing about England, Ireland, and the likes. So be proud of where you live my dear, Your county and heritage are beautiful. write to me if you wish. God Speed to you and take care
Monica Coleman {staveroula 1c@yahoo,com

By: Bry

Bry — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:32:58 +0000

That photo of Dover Caslte looks similar to one part of Bamburgh Caslte. Great list by the way!

By: xwidep (Phil)

xwidep (Phil) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:16:05 +0000

Love the castle post – I have been fortunate not only to have visited them all but I used to manage Stokesay Castle and loads of others – look out for my next blog under Explore England’s England here on Anglotopia which is going to be on Kirby Muxloe Castle a little forgotten castle in the Heart of England.

By: Chloe

Chloe — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:10:29 +0000

wow i love the castle howard it is so my type of castle….its a grat picture for nature i will tell you that….plus i just love all of them but my fave is the castle howard!

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:53:27 +0000

Have you tried the Rollright Stones in the Costwolds? Not as spectacular as Stonehenge, but far older (2500 – 5000BC) and with some eerie myths and legends attached. They are delineated by a ‘B’ road, and I wouldn’t advise going to the Cotswolds specifically to visit them, but if you are in the area (Long Compton – longest village in the Costwolds I believe) then do stop by. There is a nominal fee, but no-one checks for those of a more dishonest disposition and I think it was about £1 if I remember rightly! For a more recent history tour, may I suggest Churchill’s old residence? Chartwell is a fabulous family home with spectacular views. The greatest Englishman that ever lived deserves a magnificent legacy and this provides him with such. Also, with it being recent history then the house is relatively untouched and you do really get the impression of what it must have been like with him clattering around. Hope this helps!

By: Paulene

Paulene — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:24:14 +0000

Anyone tell me which is as pretty as Leeds? I have been to a few, but found Leeds to have the greenest, prettiest areas. Seems the others were more stone and hard surfaces. Was born in Folkestone, have been back often but not much sightseeing of castles until last few years. Husband loves all British history. Any suggestions on where to take him, besides stonehenge, that is.

By: kizza

kizza — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:46:09 +0000

Hi loved the post i dont know if you visted berry pomeroy castle in devon but i fell its a hidden gem as when ive been there (4 or 5 times) theres never been more than five people there but check it out if your ever in devon its pretty much a ruin now but still got alot to look at also has a special feel about it when you walk around but great place to go so try and get down there.

By: Andy Hill

Andy Hill — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:45:19 +0000

Worrabout Dudley Castle? It’s got a zoo too! Loads of great ghost stories, a ghost walk, and it’s a lot cheaper than Warwick and Edinburgh.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:24:38 +0000

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your story!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:50:51 +0000

Great post, amazing photos. I haven’t visited all the castles, but they all look worthy of the list! I lived in Alnwick Castle for six months. Besides a film location another money maker for the Percy’s is to rent out a large section of former servants quarters to the university I attended for a Study Abroad experience. It was during this time that I met an Englishman… and 19 years later I’m still in the UK! Different Englishman and different part of the UK, but still like being a tourist so thanks for the list, I shall look out for the one’s I haven’t seen yet!

By: American in Britain

American in Britain — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:01:04 +0000

How many of these are still inhabited as private residences? I discovered one down near Malvern that was still an ancestral home. Forget the name, but it remains one of my favorites.

To the first commenter: although many English feel the way you describe given the rapid changes to have taken place in recent times, I’ve yet to meet a single expat Englishman who does not miss his green and pleasant land.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:05:37 +0000

In answer to your question, All of the Above. Traveled there many times and it’s such a pleasant place. Anglophilia is a strange and unexplainable condition. But there you go. Whether it’s your awesome TV, interesting politics, fascinating history, rich literature or beautiful scenery, we love it all!

By: tracey

tracey — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:39:43 +0000

I’ve seen quite a few castles, and this is the one nearest me, more a ruin really.

Is your interest in England mainly cultural, historical or political?

Like most Britons, why anyone in America would envy us is bizarre. My bro emigrated to Canada and would only return at gunpoint!