Kenilworth Castle is one of the great historical sites of the United Kingdom. It was built in 1120, almost 400 years before Columbus discovered America! The castle has played host to King Edward I, King Henry V, Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. In 1963 the castle was given to Sir Robert Dudley by Queen Elizabeth I to show him her great admiration. He completed a beautiful garden on the side of the castle for her royal visit in 1575. This garden is being re-created today and will be complete this May. The castle was reduced to ruins in 1650 during the civil war.
Below is a model of the castle in its prime! It was partly surrounded by a great lake, which served as protection against invaders. There is now only a small stream that runs through the castle grounds surrounded by English countryside.
Here you can see part of the old castle wall, and in the distance, the Gatehouse, which was the only part of the castle that survived the destruction. It was initially the main entrance to the castle.
The castle was built with sandstone, which over the years has been worn away by the weather.
Daniel inside one of the few remaining stairwells.
The Gatehouse. Reconstructed into a residential building after 1650. It has recently been opened to the public. Would you like to see inside?
This was one of the bedrooms. The wall panels, floor, ceiling and furniture was all made in solid wood.....beautifully carved. The four poster bed was only about 5ft 6inches long. Adults were a lot shorter in those days!
Recognise this fireplace? See the picture below, its still there!
Many of the features in the Gatehouse were taken from the ruins of the castle, ie, the wood panelling, the fireplace mantels, etc.
The Gatehouse's garden was in formal Elizabethan style.
Also within the castle walls, and newly restored, are the livery stables. These days, a great place for an English Cream Tea!
Below is a model of the castle in its prime! It was partly surrounded by a great lake, which served as protection against invaders. There is now only a small stream that runs through the castle grounds surrounded by English countryside.
Here you can see part of the old castle wall, and in the distance, the Gatehouse, which was the only part of the castle that survived the destruction. It was initially the main entrance to the castle.
The castle was built with sandstone, which over the years has been worn away by the weather.
Daniel inside one of the few remaining stairwells.
The Gatehouse. Reconstructed into a residential building after 1650. It has recently been opened to the public. Would you like to see inside?
This was one of the bedrooms. The wall panels, floor, ceiling and furniture was all made in solid wood.....beautifully carved. The four poster bed was only about 5ft 6inches long. Adults were a lot shorter in those days!
Recognise this fireplace? See the picture below, its still there!
Many of the features in the Gatehouse were taken from the ruins of the castle, ie, the wood panelling, the fireplace mantels, etc.
The Gatehouse's garden was in formal Elizabethan style.
Also within the castle walls, and newly restored, are the livery stables. These days, a great place for an English Cream Tea!
Looks like you are having a great time. I miss you! Carrie
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