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    Best Castles and Palaces In Chevington

    We've rounded up the best castles and palaces in Chevington in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 10 Chevington 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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    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

    14.8 mi

    Colchester Castle Museum

    • Colchester
    • Outdoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    At Colchester Castle Museum follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, Norman invaders, the Witchfinder General and the devastation of Queen Boudica!...

    Ages 0-12

    25.1 mi

    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

    27.4 mi

    Layer Marney Tower

    • Colchester
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    The view from the roof shows the church, outbuildings, play area, gardens, estate and wildlife walk. Layer Marney Tower is a great place to visit whe...

    All Ages

    27.7 mi

    Framlingham Castle

    • Framlingham
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    At Framlingham Castle you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds and there are picnic tables near the kiosk. There are a male, female...

    Ages 4+

    31.3 mi

    Orford Castle

    • Woodbridge
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Orford Castle Come and discover one of the most complete and unusual keeps in England, dominating this charming patch of green in Suffolk. The unique...

    Ages 4+

    40 mi

    Castle Rising

    • Kings Lynn
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Built way back in 1140 AD, Castle Rising is a historic gem for your little royals to lose themselves in. It’s a spectacular maze of stone steps and m...

    Ages 4+

    41 mi

    Norwich Castle

    • Norwich
    • Indoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    Norwich Castle, one of the city's most famous landmarks, was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a popular family friendly muse...

    All Ages

    41.1 mi


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    Rayleigh Mount

    • Rayleigh
    • Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    The dramatic Rayleigh Mount is the atmospheric remnants of an early medieval motte and bailey castle site, built by Sweyn of Essex if you're taking n...

    All Ages

    43 mi

    Hadleigh Castle

    • Hadleigh
    • Outdoor
    • Castles and Palaces

    When you're preparing the kids for a stop at Hadleigh Castle, it's best to clarify for them that they are ruins: it's a very different castle experie...

    Ages 4+

    45.2 mi

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