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Discover Britain's defensive heritage

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Finding the best castles and fortifications visitor sites used to mean trawling through Google Maps, outdated blogs and unreliable review sites. UK Castles & Fortifications pulls together verified listings in one place, with the information you actually need to make a decision.

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Common questions

How many castles are there in the UK?
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The UK has around 1,500 castles in various states of preservation โ€” the highest density of castles in the world.
Are UK castles free to visit?
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Many ruined castles are freely accessible. English Heritage, Cadw and Historic Scotland sites require entry fees or membership.