Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted, United Kingdom

Beautiful historic Berkhamsted Castle ruins lies in a Lovely Old Town in Hertfordshire.

The remains of a strong and important motte and bailey castle date from the 11th - 13th centuries, with surrounding walls, ditches and earthworks. A palace complex was added in the 13th century.

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Amber Blagg (4 months ago)
Beautiful area, home to the ruins of a wonderful castle. Entrance is free and grounds are well-kept. I recommend visiting if you are in the area. There are information signs and a website to let you know what everything is, as well as a trail to walk around the entire grounds, between the two moats.
Mike Sweeting (5 months ago)
View it as 2 activities. A nature walk around the outer bank, including a hero, ducks, coots and moorhens. A ruined castle run around including climbing the motte for a great view. A plus for train lovers!
J K (JK) (6 months ago)
Lovely bit of history! Shame they plundered the stone in the 16th century but the gardens well kept and it’s beautiful!
David Diebelius (7 months ago)
Good old castle to explore and very large with information run by volunteers staff Free to enter. Close by train station and Canel River with lovely pubs along the way plus lovely walk round the castle moat
S Kidd (9 months ago)
Didn't really know what to expect just had a look at places to visit on the English heritage app while visiting family. Was great for a short visit kids can really run about, not much here so don't expect more than a friendly person at the gate to greet you and some great scenery. Worth a visit if you are passing.
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