Sturdys Castle

South East England is a great sight seeing destination. It is home to more than 30 of England 100 magnificent castles. Historically, the south-east England was vulnerable to invasions and attacks on foreign shores, this has led to the building of a large number of beautiful castles and rugged. Because of the need to protect the region against foreign invasion, the castles of South-East are the most heavily fortified in all England.



Herstmonceux Castle



Herstmonceux Castle has a number of unique attractions and beautiful, including a walled garden built in the 14th century. The castle is situated on over 550 acres of gardens and parks. It is both romantic and powerful representation of the rebirth of Europe. It is probably most famous for its elaborate moat, which is filled with water lilies.



Herstmonceux Castle now houses the International Study Centre Bader Queen's University, Canada.



Rochester Castle



Construction of Rochester Castle began in 1087AD. It is an excellent example of military architecture and normal is one of the few remaining structures of its kind. The tower, which was built around 1126 AD, is four storeys. This is one of the highest in the custody of all England. It lies partly on the wall of the Roman city, a unique feature of the castle. Rochester Castle is also a popular place for concerts and festivals.



Unfortunately, in 1610, most of the castle was demolished. Today, only the keep and curtain walls remain standing. While the floor of the tower is no longer intact, there is a number of spiral staircases and beautiful stone galleries that are still accessible. Visitors can climb 34 meters at the top of the ramparts for a spectacular view on the ground and surrounding area.



Sissinghurst Castle



Sissinghurst was purchased in the 20th century by Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West, two Aristocats English. The castle is surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens and famous of England. The garden layout was designed by Nicolson and Sackville-West planted by. Another nice feature of the castle is the large number of wildflowers that bloom around him. They create offers spectacular views and colorful. It is best to visit during the afternoon at the natural beauty of the landscape can be better appreciated.



Guildford Castle



Guildford Castle underwent extensive renovations in 2004 to increase accessibility for visitors. These renovations include a new roof and floors. This castle is particularly friendly visitor as it offers a number of models describing the appearance of the castle in the 12th century. Educational videos are also available and trace the history of the castle since its original construction through to today. Guildford castle has also a gift shop and a large roof platform that is accessible to visitors and can provide an excellent view over the surrounding countryside.



The Guildford Museum is housed in the guardhouse of the former castle of Guildford. The museum is a museum of local history and archaeological, containing many interesting items. It also has a large collection of couture dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.



Hever Castle



Hever Castle is particularly unique because it was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, queen of England from 1533 to 1536 and the second wife of King Henry VIII. Unfortunately, due to a number of historical factors, the only part of the original castle that remains is the gatehouse.



The castle is best known for his three mazes: the labyrinth Yew, splashing.