If there’s one thing England does better than anywhere else in the world — aside from medieval playwrights, pub lunches, and 1960s boy bands — it’s castles.
This is, after all, a country that is home to nearly 800 surviving stone fortresses, some dating back as far as the 11th century. Whether you’re a dedicated Harry Potter or Downtown Abbey fan, a passing history lover, or a genuine drawbridge devotee, read on for the ultimate fortified favorites to add to your next English itinerary.
