Must see castles...
The First TransPennine Express network is full of historic buildings. Here are five of our favourite castles...
CARLISLE CASTLE
With both Henry I (who began building it in the 12th century)
and David I of Scotland having a hand in its creation - this castle
has had a turbulent Anglo-Scottish history! From Bonnie Prince
Charlie's Jacobite Rising to Civil War sieges, it's seen it
all.
Info: english-heritage.org.uk
Go by train: Carlisle
CLIFFORD TOWER
After several wooden castles were built on the site (the first
by William the Conqueror in 1086), Henry III had a permanent stone
castle constructed in 1270. The tower's name is due to the fact
that Roger de Clifford was executed here for treason in 1322.
Info: english-heritage.org.uk
Go by train: York
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Another castle in which David I of Scotland had a hand (he
started work around 1130), the history here is immense. Captured by
the English, recaptured by the Scots, captured again... you get the
picture.
Info: edinburghcastle.gov.uk
Go by train: Edinburgh
LANCASTER CASTLE
Built upon the site of Roman forts, Lancaster Castle is made up
of a group of historic buildings that include the 12th-century
keep, the 14th-century Witches' Tower, the 15th-century gatehouse
and the female prison.
Info: lancastercastle.com
Go by train: Lancaster
SCARBOROUGH CASTLE
The dramatic ruins of Scarborough Castle have survived 2,500
years of Roman rule, the Vikings and even attack during World War
II. The views across the town and the North Sea are
spectacular.
Info: english-heritage.org.uk
0172 337 2451
Go by train: Scarborough