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Castles near Manchester

65 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 Mamucium, 2 km north-west of the city centre; the most famous is York Castle — #366 of 8,133 worldwide — 93 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Castra Deva Victrix, founded c. 50.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — England (51), Wales (14).

Within 25 km of Manchester

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 2 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 37 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q18125.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Manchester?

The Castlemap atlas maps 65 landmarks (29 castles · 4 fortresses · 6 palaces & châteaux · 26 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Manchester, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Manchester?

Mamucium, a castle 2 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Manchester?

York Castle, ranked #366 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 93 km north-east from Manchester.

What is the oldest castle near Manchester?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Castra Deva Victrix, founded c. 50 — 53 km south-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Liverpool (51 km) · Sheffield (51 km) · Stoke-on-Trent (52 km) · Wrexham (69 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.