subject: Enjoy a Royal Tour of Dorset's Castles [print this page] Enjoy a Royal Tour of Dorset's Castles Enjoy a Royal Tour of Dorset's Castles
Your holidays in Dorset will give you a chance to experience the best this county has to offer. Exquisite is the right word to describe the country's cultures and traditions. The place possesses an atmosphere of aristocracy and the remnants from the Medieval were in queens, kings and the royal courts rule and lived in castles. During these times, royalties wear expensive tiaras, crowns and colourful gowns where they live in huge castles that are decorated with antique yet expensive things. You don't need to be from an aristocrat family for you to spend holidays in Dorset and visit the castles. Witness how the citizens' value these places when you are on your Torquay holidays. Here are two castles that you should go to.
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle is one of the castles you should plan to visit during your holidays in Dorset. You can also visit Sherborne Castle with your family during your Torquay holidays. The Sherborne Castle is a very important relic from the past that is still preserved. It is a big castle in the middle of a 30- acre green and luscious meadow, huge plants, colourful rare flowers and lake. The Sherborne Castle was built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh to serve as the stately home for the Digby family. The castle has several artefacts from the past and is a must visit during your Torquay holidays. Visiting this castle is an opportunity you should not miss during your holidays in Dorset.
Corfe Castle
You can enjoy visiting Corfe Castle during your holidays in Dorset. This is one of the places that have played an active role in a couple of wars. Corfe Castle is situated only a short distance away from the holiday cottages. This is the ruins one of Britain's magnificent castles. You can take a day-trip during your Torquay holidays and visit this historical site. Corfe Castle is over 1000 years old and it was the castle that controlled access through the Purbeck Hills. The castle has also been a stronghold even during the days of William the Conqueror. It was Lady Bankes who defended the castle during the Civil War. However, later the castle fell prey to betrayal from within and was destroyed.
Torre Abbey
While staying at one of the holiday cottages, you can visit Torre Abbey. This is a 400-year old abbey situated in Torquay. The abbey was built in 1196 and has witnessed many historic events. Though hundreds of years have passed, the hospitality of the abbey remains as it was. The abbey is also home to several fine pieces of art that has been collected over the years. Though most of the painting and other things have been auctioned, the ones that remain still hold charm. Torrey Abbey is a place you should visit during your Torquay holidays.
