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Castles near Londres

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

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The closest is Palacio de Whitehall, 1 km al sureste of the city centre; the most famous is Palacio de Buckingham — #5 of 5793 worldwide — 1 km al suroeste. The oldest dated site in the circle is Wolvesey Castle, founded 970.

Every one of them stands in Inglaterra — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Londres

+ 6 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 12 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q84.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Londres?

The Castlemap atlas maps 52 landmarks (18 castillos · 11 palacios · 23 ruinas) within 100 km of the centre of Londres, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Londres?

Palacio de Whitehall, a ruin 1 km al sureste of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Londres?

Palacio de Buckingham, ranked #5 of 5793 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 1 km al suroeste from Londres.

What is the oldest castle near Londres?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Wolvesey Castle, founded 970 — 96 km al suroeste. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Southend-on-Sea (58 km) · Basingstoke (72 km) · Milton Keynes (73 km) · Brighton & Hove (76 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.