9 Best Castles and Palaces In Lower Dean Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

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    Best Castles and Palaces In Lower Dean

    We've rounded up the best castles and palaces in Lower Dean in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 9 Lower Dean castles and palaces to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries. 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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    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

    18.2 mi

    Outside view of Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens in Bourne

    Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens

    • Bourne
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens is beautiful stately home set in stunning countryside just 10 mins from the A1. The best thing about visiting Gri...

    All Ages

    33.4 mi

    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

    38 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

    39.6 mi

    Outside view of Belvoir Castle in Grantham

    Belvoir Castle(1)

    • Grantham
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Spend a day outdoors with the whole family, soaking in the stunning countryside views at Belvoir Castle. Winding woodlands and green gardens line the...

    All Ages

    42.8 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+

    43.9 mi

    Men dressed as knights at Kenilworth Castle

    Kenilworth Castle(2)

    • Kenilworth
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    The vast medieval fortress of Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest historic visitor attractions in the West Midlands, and one of the most spectacu...

    Ages 4+

    48.2 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

    50 mi

    Warwick Castle

    Warwick Castle(5)

    • Warwick
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Warwick Castle welcomes all knights and princesses for a day of medieval adventures! Delve into the jaw-dropping history of the castle and discover m...

    All Ages

    48 mi

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