One of Henry VIII's string of coastal defences, Calshot Castle was built in 1539 to protect the western entry to Southampton Water. The castle was badly damaged during the reign of Queen Elizabeth but was repaired at great cost and served as an artillery defence until the early 20th century.
Calshot,
Fawley,
Hampshire,
England, SO45 1BR
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.
Keyhaven,
Lyminghurst,
Hampshire,
England, PO41 0PB
There is a little bit of everything at Portchester Castle; the 9 acre site contains the most complete set of Roman walls in northern Europe, and also houses a Saxon fortress and a medieval royal palace. The original fortifications may have been built by Carausias, who rebelled against Roman rule in the year 285. In the medieval period Henry I added to the defences, and Richard II built a series of domestic quarters, including a great hall and kitchens, all of which can be seen today.
Portsmouth,
Hampshire,
England
Begun under William the Conqueror, only the Great Hall of Henry III (1222-35) survived the Civil War intact. The hall houses a huge Round Table, reputed to be that of King Arthur, though it was recently dated to the 13th century. more...
The Great Hall, The Castle Winchester,
Hampshire,
England, SO23 8PJ
Formerly the principle residence of the Bishops of Winchester, Wolvesey Castle was an extensive keep and bailey castle built about 1100 on a site in use during the Anglo-Saxon period. more...
College Street, Wolvesey Winchester,
Hampshire,
England, SO23 8NB
Housed in a part 17th century building and set within its own large tranquil and rural surrounds, the Casa Dei Cesari Hotel has enjoyed a growing reputation over many years for its excellent standard of cuisine and accommodation. Being situated within easy reach of Basingstoke, Bracknell, Reading, Farnborough, Camberley, Sandhurst … more >>
The De Vere Venues Warbrook Grange sits within 130 acres of stunning park and woodlands on the Hampshire/Berkshire border. This peaceful and scenic location is perfect for a relaxing break in the country, yet still just minutes from the M3 and M4 offering easy access to Reading, central London and … more >>
