Castle Map

England

Castles near Liverpool

61 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre: every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Fort Perch Rock, 5 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is Caernarfon Castle (#148 of 9,035 worldwide) 91 km west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Chester city walls, founded 70.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries: Wales (31), England (30).

Within 25 km of Liverpool

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 7 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 25 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q24826.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Liverpool?

The Castle Map atlas maps 61 landmarks (25 castles · 5 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 25 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Liverpool, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Liverpool?

Fort Perch Rock, a fortress 5 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Liverpool?

Caernarfon Castle, ranked #148 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 91 km west from Liverpool.

What is the oldest castle near Liverpool?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Chester city walls, founded 70: 25 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Wrexham (40 km) · Manchester (51 km) · Stoke-on-Trent (70 km) · Sheffield (101 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.