Hot air balloon drifting in the smooth evening air above Bodiam Castle, a picturesque medieval stronghold with a rich heritage. The castle is a touristic destination owned by The National Trust since 1925. East Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
Bodiam Castle was built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a knight under the reign of King Richard II of England. This late fourteenth-century moated castle was built when England was at war with France during the Hundred Years Wars (1337 to 1453). East Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
Leeds Castle is a medieval castle built on a small man-made lake on the Len River. A castle on this site has existed since at least 1119 CE. Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
Leeds Castle had been the residence of many noble families, kings and queens until 1974 when it was bequeathed to the nation. This national heritage, administered by the Leeds Castle Foundation, is a tourist destination and has been the site of very important meetings such as the preparation of the Camp David Accords in 1978 or the G8 summit in 2004. Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
Arundel Castle dates back to the late 11th century when it was founded by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel under the reign of William the Conqueror. West Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
The current architecture of Arundel Castle was completed in 1900 by the 15th Duke of Norfolk. West Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
Arundel Castle was built to protect the approaches of the coast. It stands on a hill above the Arun River, 6km inland from the English Channel at the river’s mouth. West Sussex, England, United Kingdom.