Experiences

Castle and palace visits

Castles, palaces and fortified houses that run public visits, with the operator's own tickets or planning page.

Official sites last read Oct 25, 2026. Britlens is independent and takes no payment from these operators: see our editorial policy and disclosure.

Cawdor Castle, Inverness & Loch Ness
Cawdor Castle, Inverness & Loch NessPhoto: Lesbardd, CC BY-SA 4.0
Urquhart Castle, Inverness & Loch Ness
Urquhart Castle, Inverness & Loch NessPhoto: LornaMCampbell, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Isle of Skye: Portree & Dunvegan
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Isle of Skye: Portree & DunveganPhoto: Sarahteeco, CC BY-SA 4.0

Venues listed on this page.

Check before you go. Opening days change with the season, and some sites close for weather or events. Many national heritage sites sell timed tickets, so check the official page the day before. We show no prices: the official page is the place to read them.

15 entries, grouped by guide area. The superscript number matches the numbered list of pages we read at the foot of the page.

Cornwall

Edinburgh

Northern Ireland

Oxford

The Lake District

The Peak District

The Scottish Highlands

Wales

York

See all experience categories, or read etiquette before you go.

Sources

Official pages fetched and read on Oct 25, 2026. Each entry's description is limited to what that page says. Hours, availability and rules change: check the page.

  1. Pendennis Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  2. Edinburgh Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  3. Enniskillen Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  4. Oxford Castle and Prison: official site (opens in new tab)
  5. Blenheim Palace: official site (opens in new tab)
  6. Muncaster Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  7. Peveril Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  8. Urquhart Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  9. Dunvegan Castle and Gardens: official site (opens in new tab)
  10. Cawdor Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  11. Cardiff Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  12. Conwy Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  13. Caernarfon Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  14. Pembroke Castle: official site (opens in new tab)
  15. Clifford’s Tower: official site (opens in new tab)