Castles interior

In Ireland everyone needed a castle. Here we roundup our favourite castles in Ireland for a UK family break from Lismore, Ballybur, Ballyfin and Ballyportry.

Discover the enchanting beauty of this aesthetic castle's exterior Immerse yourself in a fantasy kingdom with royal medieval touches Be captivated by the exquisite wallpaper royal motifs and Hogwarts-inspired architecture Step into a realm fit for a princess inspired by the mystique of Scotland and the dark academia aesthetic Explore the royal interior of this magnificent castle

In about 1300 Sir John de Broughton built his manor house in a sheltered site at the junction of three streams and surrounded it with a substantial moat. In 1406 it was "crenellated and embattled’, allowing the house to be called a castle. Over the years the castle was taken by the Royalists during the Civil War after a brief seige, and went through a series of ups and downs due to the squandering of family fortunes.

A visit to the Castle of the Counts, Ghent. Explore the meandering ramparts, head to the gruesome torture chambers, and enjoy a hysterical audio guide.