Lincoln Castle
Built by William the Conqueror on a Roman site, the castle is home to an original 1215 Magna Carta and an imposing Victorian prison. Part of the medieval wall walk was closed for repairs in September 2026.
Things to do
Castles near LNER stations
Castles and fortifications near stations on the East Coast route and its branches. 16 ideas in total.
Conisbrough Castle
A Norman castle with a striking 28-metre stone keep, which inspired a setting in Walter Scott's Ivanhoe. English Heritage cares for the site.
Skipton Castle
More than 900 years old, the castle lets you explore everything from the dungeon to the top of the Watch Tower, including the banqueting hall and kitchen. It withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War.
Clifford's Tower
The largest surviving part of York Castle, reached by steep steps up its mound. Inside, displays cover the tower's turbulent history, and the roof deck gives views across the city; English Heritage offers a discount if you arrive by public transport.
Raby Castle
A 14th-century castle built by the Nevilles and set in a 200-acre deer park where red and fallow deer roam, with walled gardens, an adventure playground and places to eat.
Durham Castle
Occupied since the 11th century and now a university college, the castle opens to visitors on guided tours led by trained student guides; tours are not available every day.
Newcastle Castle
The Norman keep and the Black Gate stand on the site of the Roman fort that gave the city its start. Climb to the roof for one of the best views over the Tyne bridges.
Alnwick Castle
A Norman castle remodelled over the centuries and still the home of the Duke of Northumberland, with state rooms, exhibitions, guided tours and film-location trails. It opens for a visitor season rather than all year.
Tantallon Castle
A dramatic 14th-century cliff-top fortress facing the Bass Rock, and the last medieval curtain-wall castle built in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle
Perched on Castle Rock, the castle has been a royal residence, fortress, prison and treasury over nine centuries. Tickets often sell out, so book ahead – and buy only through the official site.
Ravenscraig Castle
Begun in 1460 for Queen Mary of Gueldres and finished by the Sinclairs, its massive 3.5-metre walls show how gunpowder artillery changed castle design.
St Andrews Castle
The cliff-top palace of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews, entered through a visitor centre displaying carved fragments. Tickets are needed.
Dunnottar Castle
A dramatic clifftop ruin on a rocky outcrop above the North Sea, linked with William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots and best known for protecting the Honours of Scotland from Oliver Cromwell's troops.
Stirling Castle
One of Scotland's great castles, with ramparts and three enclosures to explore, the Great Hall and the refurbished Royal Palace of James V. Book ahead to guarantee entry at busy times.
Blair Castle & Gardens
The Atholl family's seat for over 750 years, with 18th-century interiors, Scots Baronial architecture and gardens. Open daily from 1 April to 30 October in 2026.
The Inverness Castle Experience
Interactive installations and exhibitions inside the castle explore the 'Spirit of the Highlands' – its landscapes, people and heritage – with a café and shop.
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