Bowes Castle

Bowes Castle is pretty much what you expect: the shell of a 12th‑century keep built by Henry II and now standing as a single heavy fragment of walling with the rest long gone. The history is strong — border tensions royal authority and … More

Nice little castle ruins you can explore (free) however limited parking as it is in a village so just respect peoples properties and parking spaces and access points if you do go to see it. Located next to the church you come to a access gate at the bottom no toilets or shops or onsite parking only small ruins off a castle

Bowes Castle is such a peaceful and powerful place to visit. The huge stone walls still stand strong after centuries and it’s easy to imagine the stories they could tell. The views across the surrounding countryside are lovely especially … More