Portchester Castle | English Heritage
Looking for a fun family day out? Visit Portchester Castle in Hampshire, South East England. It provides the perfect setting for a relaxed, fun, historic day out!
History and Stories: Portchester Castle | English Heritage
At Portchester a medieval castle with a little-known later history as a prisoner-of-war camp sits within the walls of the most completely preserved Roman fort north of the Alps. Find out about …
Prices and Opening times for Portchester Castle
Prices and Opening times for Portchester Castle. BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15%. You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you …
History of Portchester Castle - English Heritage
Portchester Castle was first used to house captured enemy soldiers in 1665, when England was at war with the Netherlands. The government rented the castle from its owners and housed …
Plan Your Visit - English Heritage
Go to our Directions page and plan your journey to Portchester Castle by car or public transport. You will find parking information, post code for sat nav, and our address at the bottom of the …
Things to see and do - English Heritage
Visit the Castle Keep. Explore the 12th Century Norman keep, one of the tallest in the country. Inside, discover the varied stories of the many people — from royals to prisoners of war — …
Description of Portchester Castle - English Heritage
A description of Portchester Castle, where a medieval castle was built within the walls of a Roman fort, the constant and defining element of the site
Local Learning: Portchester Castle - English Heritage
Portchester Castle is a medieval fortress, built within the walls of a Roman fort, at the north end of Portsmouth Harbour. Its extensive history can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when the …
Sources for Portchester Castle - English Heritage
*Cunliffe, B, et al, Excavations at Portchester Castle, 5 vols, Society of Antiquaries Research Reports Series (London, 1975–94) [draws together all the essential primary material on the …
Places to visit | English Heritage
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