![]() There is something for everyone at Warwick Castle, and it’s a great place for the kids as well. Though Warwick Castle (the original) is very loosely associated with King Arthur, it gives tourist and adventure seekers the chance to live like knights for a day. Warwick Castle is actually a replica built of the original Warwick Castle, which was erected by William the Conqueror in 1068. Juxtaposed to Tintagel Castle and it’s ruins, Warwick Castle is a beautiful castle still in pristine condition that sits much further to the Northeast in Warwick England. If you get the opportunity to take a train (and then bus) out to the village of Tintagel, don’t miss out on the chance. Below the walls and cliffs at the foot of the ocean below Merlin’s Cave may be seen and the legend hangs in the air around rocky outcropping and opening to the cave. Geoffrey of Monmouth’s History of the Kings of Britain was the first to mention Tintagel as the possible birthplace of Arthur, citing evidence of the deceit used by King Uther Pendragon to sleep with the wife of the Duke of Gorlois, Igraine – who would ultimately become his Queen. But when you step foot in Tintagel (a tiny village off the northern coast of Cornwall in Southern England) you can almost feel the magic in the air. The amazing beauty of the ocean off of the cliffs is reason enough to visit the windswept stone walls and craggy rocks. Tintagel is the rumored birthplace of King Arthur, and a community has survived in the Tintagel area for at least 1,400 years or more. Barely more than ruins these days, Tintagel Castle is known more for it’s amazing views and mythical surroundings than the actual castle walls themselves. The most obvious castle on this list is the famous (at least among Arthurian lovers) Tintagel Castle. ![]() Of course, in the end, it’s up to you: the traveler but here are a few spots to begin your journey. Because so many sites related to Arthur and the knights are more or less speculative in nature, it’s always a plus to visit castles and landmarks that hold other significant meaning as well. If you’re taking that trip to Britain and really want to visit sites related to King Arthur, and more specifically castles that are related to Arthurian legend, then here is a short list for you. ![]()
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