After visiting Bodiam Castle, we noticed in our National Trust book that there was another castle not far away, near Tunbridge Wells. Where Bodiam was your typical medieval castle, Scotney was more your romantic, fairytale castle. Construction began in 1378, with the south wing rebuilt in 1580. Scotney Old Castle sits on its own island... Continue Reading →
BODIAM CASTLE – East Sussex – England
Think Robin Hood, think King Arthur, think knights in shining armour. Bodiam Castle has it all. If, like us, you have never seen a castle before, this is a spectacular introduction to Medieval England. Bodiam Castle is a moated castle built in 1385. The castle may not be intact, but you can spend quite a... Continue Reading →