The North West is filled with beautiful, historic castles which offer a glimpse into the region’s past.
While ruins are all that remain of some, they are still a magnificent piece of history, with many telling stories of days gone by and surrounded by beautiful woodlands. Others have been preserved and restored and truly feel like travelling back in time.
Considered to be one of England's best-preserved castles, you could visit Lancaster Castle, or if you want to see a glimpse of what Liverpool Castle could have been like many moons ago, there is even a replica in Rivington, overlooking the historic market town of Chorley. Sadly, the structure was never finished but its remains are still there today.
Here are 13 beautiful castles around the North West that are well worth a visit.
13. Bury Castle remains, Bury
Bury Castle was a medieval manor house with a moat and a central tower house. The excavated site now forms part of Castle Square and you can still visit the remains. | Heikki Immonen, CC BY 3.0