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Castles

Visitors at Penrhyn Castle

Visitors at Penrhyn Castle

© National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Castles by the sea, Scottish castles, Gothic castles… UK castles are many and varied, from extravagant estates complete with moats and gardens to archaeological sites and dramatic ruins.

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Places to visit with your National Art Pass

Fermanagh County Museum

Northern Ireland

Lewes Castle and Barbican Hous…

Picton Castle and Gardens

Tiverton Castle

Bolton Castle

Chirk Castle

Craigievar Castle

Croft Castle and Parkland

Near Leominster

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