Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted Castle Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for Best Landmark

Berkhamsted Castle Recognised Among Best in UK Based on Outstanding 2019 Visitor Reviews 

Berkhamsted, Herts – 19th August 2020 – Berkhamsted Castle today announced it has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner for Best Landmark based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great visitor feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.

Adrian Barham, Chair of the Berkhamsted Castle Trust said “We are delighted to be acknowledged with this award. With our Visit Britain accredited “We’re Good To Go” Covid-19 safety measures in place, the Castle has continued to provide a welcome relief and safe haven for many to visit over the past few difficult months. Now is a wonderful time to visit Berkhamsted Castle with so much flora and fauna in abundance around our great historic site”

“Winners of the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Awards should be proud of this distinguished recognition,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor. “Although it’s been a challenging year for travel and hospitality, we want to celebrate our partners’ achievements. Award winners are beloved for their exceptional service and quality. Not only are these winners well deserving, they are also a great source of inspiration for visitors as the world begins to venture out again.”

To see visitor reviews and popular features of Berkhamsted Castle, visit https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g887125-d6699668-Reviews-Berkhamsted_Castle-Berkhamsted_Hertfordshire_England.html

About Berkhamsted Castle

Berkhamsted Castle is one of England’s hidden heritage hotspots. Located just 25 miles outside London, Berkhamsted Castle is steeped in over 950 years of history. It was here that the Anglo-Saxons surrendered to William, Duke of Normandy in December 1066, and he became “The Conqueror”. Within these walls have walked numerous English Kings and Queens, Thomas Becket, Edward the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer.

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 Tim 
 
19. December, 2019.
 
 
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Peacful
Very peaceful and lovely place to reflect. It's very nice on a summers day around sunset. It's also nice on a winters day wjth snow all around
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Nicola D 
 
24. September, 2019.
 
 
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A very interesting tour
The castle is an early example of a motte and bailey castle, the motte being the mound.  The remains of the walls are made of flint.  The castle is ruined now.

We attended for a free guided tour as part of the Heritage Open Days.  We were visiting relatives in the area.  We were lucky that it was a glorious sunny day in September.

Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable, he really knew the history of the castle.

It was lovely to see lots of families picnicking in the castle grounds even if they did not fully appreciate their surroundings.

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 David M 
 
27. August, 2019.
 
 
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Peaceful sanctuary on an historic spot
I visited this site on one of the hottest and sunniest days of the year. There is not much left of the castle now with just some walls, a bit of the kitchens and the hill. There was a very small visitor room. However it was very nice just sitting in the sun for a few hours with a good book. Very nice surroundings.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Bubbles73uk 
 
24. August, 2019.
 
 
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Atmospheric ruins
Berkhamsted Castle is unique in that it had three moats but now you can only see two as the outermost one was drained & ultimately destroyed (as was the main gatehouse) for the arrival of the canal, railway & subsequent development at this point.
There's not much left of the castle walls, just a few sections, but the earthworks are interesting & there's some good areas for exploration - if you climb the motte you get a good view over the huge bailey area.
When I was there there were lots of children running round & having a lovely time, and families picnicing. 
Best of all, it's free!
The visitor centre tells the castle's history (there's loads) and Berkhamsted is the town where William the Conqueror was finally offered the crown of England after the battle of Hastings in 1066.