Best places: Castles in Moreton, United Kingdom

1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk.

Partially ruined, turreted, 14th-century, fortified residence with panoramic views.

Festivals and re-enactments hosted in the grounds of a castle, plus 5 miles of Jurassic coast.

Expansive Iron Age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century BC, plus views & paths.

Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens.

Castle ruins with remains of the keep and 12th-century, riverside house with a rare Norman chimney.

16th-century castle with lavish furnishings, fine art and antiquities, plus huge gardens and a lake.

👍👍 Top place. Wonderful and varied scenery and a superb location for viewing wildlife. Very well maintained by environmentally-knowledgeable rangers. Highly recommended for children, adults and dogs alike

👍👍 Exclusive use for JLP partners only. I stayed here for the first time for 2 nights on my own from 29/11. Fabulous full board food . So relaxing & tranquil. I walked around the island in approx 3 hours, seeing red squirrels & peacocks but not the deer. The staff were very accommodating. Had a good la...

1540s structure with gun platforms and sea views, a Tudor kitchen, a heritage garden and tea rooms.

Remains of a medieval castle with a well-preserved gatehouse & verdant grounds home to birdlife.

Hilltop ruins of a millennia-old fortress with ties to the legend of King Arthur, popular for walks.

👍👍 Lovely castle ruins overlooking Ope Cove. Great walks around the area. Lots of steps and tricky paths so wear walking boots. Beautiful place.

👍👍 Amazing hiking trail if you have a four legged friend or hike loving family. A place you must explore if you are near Axminister, beautiful views and wonderful trails... Lovely on a sunny day.

👍👍 Penn is such a unique and incredibly beautiful place and location for a wedding or an event. A little bit like the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, it is set on a cliff top and has the most spectacular views. It provides a location for an event to remember. Having done location shots for the venue, style...