England
Somerset

Castles in Somerset

Bishop's Palace    The medieval moated home of the Bishop of Bath and Wells. In the 14th century a struggle broke out between the bishop and the city. As a result, the palace was fortified and moated, with a drawbridge as the only access. There are volunteer visitor guides in the palace and the chapel, and white swans now swim in the peaceful moat. Wells, Somerset, England, BA5 2PD Attraction Type: Castle Location: in Wells, off the Market Place, near the Cathedral Website: Bishop's Palace Email: info@bishopspalacewells.co.uk Phone: 01749 677 698 Location map OS ST552457 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Farleigh Hungerford Castle   Begun (illegally) by Sir Thomas Hungerford in 1370 as a simple rectangular building and curtain wall. Sir Walter Hungerford, Thomas' son, added an outer court and dry ditches in 1420. In 1518 Agnes Hungerford had her husband strangled and burned in the kitchen furnace. Ouch! Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, England, BA3 6RS Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3 m W Trowbridge, on A366 Website: Farleigh Hungerford Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01225 754026 Fax: 01225 754026 English Heritage Location map OS ST802 576 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Nunney Castle   Fortified tower house built in the late 14th century, following the French style, by Sir Walter de la Mare. Common hall on the first floor, lord's hall on the second floor, solar and individual chambers on the top floor and in the drum towers. Nunney, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3 m SW Frome, off A361 Website: Nunney Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 0117 9750 700 English Heritage OS ST737 457 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering