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Thurleigh, Bedfordshire Thurleigh Castle Also known as Bury Hills, Thurleigh Castle is the remains of a motte and bailey castle, though little beyond the motte still survives in a recognizable form. Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England, Location: 7 miles N of Bedford, off the A6 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tintagel, Cornwall Location map Tintagel Castle For sheer atmosphere it is tough to beat Tintagel. On a windswept point of rock, with waves crashing all around, the 13th century castle is a romantic ruin. Surrounded by Roman and Dark Ages remains, but more thoroughly surrounded by legends of King Arthur, who is said to have been born here. Alternate legends claim that Tintagel is the site of Camelot, Arthur's court, though that honour is also claimed by a dozen or so places throughout the British Isles! Tintagel, Cornwall, England, PL34 0HE Location: on Tintagel Head, ½ mile along uneven track from Tintagel Website: Tintagel Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01840 770 328 Fax: 01840 770 328 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Toddington, Bedfordshire Toddington Castle The castle stands on a mound beside Toddington church - in fact little remains but the mound. Apparently, local legends tell that a witch is imprisoned within the castle mound and that if you put your ear to the ground on Easter you can hear her cooking pancakes! Toddington, Bedfordshire, England, Location: at the north end of Toddington High Street, 8 miles NW of Luton, off the M1 and A5120 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tonbridge, Kent Location map Tonbridge Castle A magnificent motte and bailey gatehouse fronts the castle, which was begun by Richard Fitzgilbert, a relative of William the Conqueror. Fitzgilbert's simple fortification was replaced by a massive stone structure which was added to and remodelled over the centuries. The castles was slighted (made unusuable ) during the English Civil War. but much remains to interest visitors, including the imposing gatehouse. Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent, England, TN9 1BG Location: off High Street (A227) Website: Tonbridge Castle Email: tonbridge.castle@tmbc.gov.uk Phone: 01732 770 929 Fax: 01732 770 449 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Totnes, Devon Location map Totnes Castle A circular shell keep in a colourful town. Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, England, TQ9 5NU Website: Totnes Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01803 864 406 Fax: 01803 864 406 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

London, Greater London Location map Tower of London The core of this most famous (and infamous) of English castles is the stern, square White Tower, begun by William the Conqueror immediately after his conquest. William wanted a "statement" to intimidate the unruly Londoners, and he got it. 90 feet tall, with walls 15 feet thick and a single door reached by a temporary stair made for strong defenses. The original tower was added to and surrounded by a succession of outer defenses over the centuries. The complex has served as a palace, a treasury, a menagerie, and the royal mint. Sadly, its reputation was made as none of those things, but as the place where important prisoners spent their final days before meeting a bloody end. Give yourself plenty of time; there is a lot to see, and the Tower is generally crowded. Tower Hill, London, Greater London, England, EC3N 4AB Website: Tower of London Email: visitorservices_TOL@hrp.org.uk Phone: 0844 482 7777 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tutbury, Staffordshire Location map Tutbury Castle 15th century fortress, now in ruins, surrounded by countryside walks. Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned here. Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, DE13 9JF Website: Tutbury Castle Email: info@tutburycastle.com Phone: 01283 812 129 Fax: 01283 812 129 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Upnor, Kent Upnor Castle This lovely Elizabethan castle stands beside the River Medway. It was built in 1559 as a gunfort to defend the Medway and the Royal Dockyards at Chatham. In that effort the castle proved ineffective, allowing the Dutch to sail unimpeded to Chatham and destroy much of the fleet. The story of the Dutch raid is told in exhibits and artefacts on display inside the castle. Upnor, Kent, England, Location: on unclassified road off A228 Website: Upnor Castle Phone: 01634 718 742 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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