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Castle Hedingham, Essex Location map Hedingham Castle This 1140 Norman keep is the only remaining part of the medieval castle and Tudor buildings, stronghold of the de Vere family for 550 years. Banqueting Hall with Minstrels' Gallery. The grounds afford peaceful woodland and lakeside walks. Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, CO9 3DJ Location: on the B1058 Website: Hedingham Castle Email: mail@hedinghamcastle.co.uk Phone: 01787 460 261 Fax: 01787 461 473 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Herstmonceux, East Sussex Location map Herstmonceaux Castle Red brick moated castle of 1440's, built by Ralph Fiennes, whose family crest is displayed over the entrance. Now home to the International Study Centre of Queen's University (Canada), so the interior cannot be viewed. Hailsham, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, England, BN27 1RN Location: 4 m E Hailsham, on A271 Website: Herstmonceaux Castle Email: c_dennett@isc.queensu.ac.uk Phone: 01323 833816 Fax: 01323 834 499 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Hever, Kent Location map Hever Castle The 13th century moated castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. See exhibitions on Henry VIII and Anne, as well as a room devoted to a rather grisly display of medieval instruments of torture. Enjoy extensive gardens and a hedge maze. Edenbridge, Hever, Kent, England, TN8 7NG Location: 3 m SE Edenbridge off B2026 Website: Hever Castle Email: mail@hevercastle.co.uk Phone: 01732 865 224 Fax: 01732 866 796 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Keyhaven, Hampshire Location map Hurst Castle One of Henry VIII's coastal forts, completed in 1544. Hurst Castle occupies a position on a spit of land, projecting into the western end of the Solent. The castle consists of a circular keep with projecting towers, with a large enclosure to landward. Charles I was briefly imprisoned here before his final journey to LOndon and death. Henry VIII's design was updated during the Napoleonic Wars, and the castle was used during WWII. Lyminghurst, Keyhaven, Hampshire, England, PO41 0PB Location: on Pebble Spit; take ferry from Keyhaven Website: Hurst Castle Email: hurstferry@aol.com Phone: 01590 642 500 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kendal, Cumbria Kendal Castle The ruins of an early 13th century castle overlooking the River Kent. Two towers and stretches of the curtain wall remain of this, the family home of the Parr's for four centuries. The most famous of the Parr family was Katherine Parr, sixth and final queen to Henry VIII. Footpaths lead through fields and woods below the hill, making for enjoyable walks. One mile away is Castle Howe, an earthwork Norman motte and bailey fortification. Castle Road, Kendal, Cumbria, England, Location: Situated on a hill overlooking Kendal town. Easy access on foot. Open at any time in daylight. Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kenilworth, Warwickshire Location map Kenilworth Castle Begun by Geoffrey de Clinton about 1120, site of Edward II's abdication and John of Gaunt's Banqueting Hall. One of the great castles of England throughout the Middle Ages. Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England, CV8 1NE Location: off A452 Website: Kenilworth Castle Phone: 01926 85 2078 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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