Brougham Castle Close to Penrith in Cumbria is one of several castles in the north that were owned and restored by the Clifford family.
Updated 30 Jan 2000
Brough Castle Lady Anne Clifford, Countess of Pembroke held the castles for the King against Cromwell's forces. She liked to live life as it was in the castles' heyday in the 13th Century. Updated 31 Jan 2000
York Castle Scene of a horrific massacre of Jews in 1190, the keep is all that remains, but it sits on the impressive mound of an earlier motte and bailey castle. Updated 31 Jan 2000
Warkworth Castle We were on our way home from a holiday in the north east of England and intended to drive past. When we saw the castle however we stopped and had a look around! Updated 1 February 2000
Barnard Castle A fine castle that gives the town its name. Updated 1 February 2000
Etal Castle Another north east castle where we were startled by a dramatic display of weaponry not seen by many visitors - and certainly not seen by any of the castle's inhabitants! Updated 1 February 2000
Richmond Castle North Yorkshire has some wonderful scenery - Richmond has some glorious views from the Keep. Updated 24 April 2000