Castle Map

England

Castles near Portsmouth

63 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 Southsea Castle, 3 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Windsor Castle (#11 of 9,035 worldwide) 83 km north-east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Barbury Castle, founded c. 600 BC.

Every one of them stands in England: the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Portsmouth

+ 1 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

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

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 19 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q72259.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Portsmouth?

The Castle Map atlas maps 63 landmarks (19 castles · 7 fortresses · 11 palaces & châteaux · 26 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Portsmouth, measured straight-line: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Portsmouth?

Southsea Castle, a castle 3 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Portsmouth?

Windsor Castle, ranked #11 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking: 83 km north-east from Portsmouth.

What is the oldest castle near Portsmouth?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Barbury Castle, founded c. 600 BC: 90 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Southampton (25 km) · Basingstoke (51 km) · Brighton and Hove (66 km) · Eastbourne (97 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.