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When you are in Dorset, do take your time to visit the magnificent castles that are present. These great castles are one of the reasons you should plan your holidays in Dorset. You can also visit these castles during your Torquay holidays. These great buildings juxtapose against the meadows are a great reminder of the past. As you spend your holidays in Dorset visiting museums, experiencing great restaurants, do visit these castles because they are one of a kind. Though you might be enjoying the beach during your Torquay holidays, you should take the trip and spend some time visiting the castles and even go on a castle trail if time allows. This day trip will show you the vast land that kings and knights use to control. You might have watched knight tales on movies, but to see a real castle, it is a different experience all together.
The Nothe Fort
This fort was created as a defensive mechanism. It is used to protect Portland Harbour. This man-made enclosure has a great collection of artefacts that bring you back through time and houses a great magnificent view that is unparallel to other views that you have seen. You can visit this fort during your holidays in Dorset or during your Torquay holidays. This castle is rich in history and is a great place to visit with your family. This sea facing castle serves as a defence mechanism in the past. Now it is one of the most magnificent reminders of the past for everyone to enjoy.
Sherborne Castle
Even though the place is called Sherborne Castle, it is actually not a castle. It is a 16th century Tudor mansion. This castle was built on an existing lodge for the former owners to live in. You can visit this castle during your holidays in Dorset and also during your Torquay holidays and enjoy the beauty of this castle. Inside the castle one can admire the grand rich interiors, the fine art, and the great furniture that has been well kept and maintained through time. A great idea would be to attend one of the concerts or event that is held at this castle during your holidays in Dorset or during your Torquay holidays.
The Sherborne Old Castle
This is the original castle built in the 12th century for the Bishops of Salisbury. During the English civil war, the castle was torn down by the parliamentary forces back in the days. Now, what is left standing is the carcass of war. The drawbridge is still working but one who visits there can only bask in the experience of emptiness that the castle brings. The skeletons of this castle stands, but not the wonderful interiors akin to the other castles.
