13 Best Castles and Palaces In Chicksands Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

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    Best Castles and Palaces In Chicksands

    We've rounded up the best castles and palaces in Chicksands in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 13 Chicksands castles and palaces to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the castles and palaces we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Ruins at Berkhamsted Castle

    Berkhamsted Castle

    • Berkhamsted
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Berkhamsted Castle has opportunities for enjoyment for all ages. Pre-school children can run about safely in the bailey and play games. Older childre...

    All Ages

    20.8 mi

    Chickens at Mountfitchet Castle in Stansted Mountfitchet

    Mountfitchet Castle

    • Stansted Mountfitchet
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Mountfitchet Castle is a fun and educational open-air museum where you and yours can travel back in time over 900 years and witness life in a cool me...

    All Ages

    25.7 mi

    Outside view of Alexandra Palace in London

    Alexandra Palace

    • London
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    The iconic Alexandra Palace has everything you and the kids need for a fun family day out. There’s lots of history to discover (including the birthpl...

    Ages 4+

    32.1 mi

    Families walking on grounds at Rockingham Castle in Market Harborough

    Rockingham Castle

    • Market Harborough
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Rockingham Castle was built by the famous William the Conqueror, for 450 years Rockingham was a Royal fortress, and since then it has been home to th...

    All Ages

    36.4 mi

    Corridor at Kensington Palace

    Kensington Palace

    • Kensington
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Consider yourself royalty on a day out at Kensington Palace. It’s got everything your little aristocrats could need - exploration trails, ornamental...

    Ages 4+

    37.5 mi

    Inside view of Banqueting House in London

    Banqueting House

    • London
    • Indoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Through feast and famine, Banqueting House has been a hideaway for royalty over the centuries. Explore its feasting hall, the secret drinking den, pl...

    Ages 9+

    38.1 mi

    Outside view of Buckingham Palace in London

    Buckingham Palace(1)

    • London
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Have a royal day out at Buckingham Palace! The palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. T...

    Ages 4+

    38.2 mi

    Gardens at Windsor Castle

    Windsor Castle

    • Windsor
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Calling all royalty - official or otherwise! Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, the official residences of Her Ma...

    All Ages

    39.7 mi

    Lake at Hedingham Castle

    Hedingham Castle

    • Castle Hedingham
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Hedingham Castle's Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140 by Aubrey de Vere and is still owned by one of his descendants, Jason Lindsay and his...

    All Ages

    41.2 mi

    Boys sword fighting at Oxford Castle Unlocked

    Oxford Castle & Prison

    • Oxford
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Travel back in time to Oxford Castle Unlocked: home to over 10 centuries of intrigue. This site is packed to the brim with history; where to start?!...

    Ages 4+

    43.4 mi

    Fountain at Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey

    Hampton Court Palace

    • East Molesey
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Picture yourself as a member of the royal family at Hampton Court Palace. Wander around the impressive grounds and gaze upon the vast opulence of the...

    Ages 4+

    43.8 mi

    Outside view of Broughton Castle in Banbury

    Broughton Castle

    • Banbury
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Broughton Castle is a handsome fort and moat manor house made somewhat more famous recently through it's recognisable roles in Wolf Hall, Shakespeare...

    Ages 4+

    44 mi

    Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace

    • Woodstock
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Dating back 300 years and packed full of games and play, Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage gem nestled in the rolling hills of Oxfordshire. Step do...

    All Ages

    44.9 mi

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