And while manycastlesare set on massive plots, plenty of others are located near bustling cities like London.

Catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony outsideBuckingham Palace, where the Royal Family lives and works.

Nearby,Kensington Palaceand its majestic gardens are worth a visit.

Exterior facade of Leeds Castle

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It was built between 17051724 and gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1987.

Anaudio tourof the palace state rooms is available through the website.

Outside the palace, the Walled Garden, Formal Garden, and Marlborough Maze are a real treat.

Aerial photograph of the Earl of Carnarvon’s Highclere Castle, Hampshire

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Broughton Castle

Complete with a moat,Broughton Castlegives off major medieval vibes.

While the house dates to 1306, most of what people tour today dates from the 1550s.

Broughton was used as a filming location for “Jane Eyre” and “Shakespeare in Love.”

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, UK

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Leeds Castle

Two cool features of this castle: a moat and a maze.

After reaching the center, exit the maze through an underground grotto, complete with mythical forms.

The castle is set on 125 acres and is open daily.

Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England

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The castle endured three sieges in total and remained a fortress until the sixteenth century.

The castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years.

Highgrove House, Doughton, Gloucestershire

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Looking down a street towards Windsor Castle

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Exterior facade of Leeds Castle

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Exterior facade of Hever Castle

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Rochester Castle, Kent, South East England

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Exterior facade of the Arundel Castle

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