Clare Castle
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Clare Castle is a high-mounted ruinous medieval castle in the parish and former manor of Clare in Suffolk, England, anciently the caput of a feudal barony. It was built shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by Richard Fitz Gilbert, having high motte and bailey and later improved in stone.
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Clare Castle is a high-mounted ruinous medieval castle in the parish and former manor of Clare in Suffolk, England, anciently the caput of a feudal barony. It was built shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by Richard Fitz Gilbert, having high motte and bailey and later improved in stone.
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I grew up attending scouts in the country park and visited more recently. It warms my heart to see the development of this piece of land to realize its full potential with the use of the station buildings for a Cafe and educational displays, some restoration work to the castle ruins and clearing of the mound to better display the ruins. There is a well maintained playground and miles of paths through the woods. There was organized pond dipping when we were there as well!
I grew up down the road from here and probably haven’t visited for at least 20 years, but I wanted to get some drone footage. Clare is a beautiful town (village?) and the cafe in the park was amazing too… the big wooden door that you can’t see over is still at the foot of the castle mound..
My first visit... Didn't quite make it up the stairs but that's for next time. Absolutely beautiful. Loved reading all the history. Definitely going back.
Free admission Parking charges £1 for an hour disabled parking is payable Steep walk up to castle remains on hill Good views of surrounding area
Not much to see with the castle but great views 😃. Nice walks around the lakes. If you park with the app they charge 20p extra 😯
Not much to see with the castle but great views 😃. Nice walks around the lakes. If you park with the app they charge 20p extra 😯
Nearby Attractions Of Clare Castle
Clare Castle Country Park Trust
Clare Priory
Clare Ancient House, Clare
Clare Castle Country Park Trust
Clare Priory
Clare Ancient House, Clare
Nearby Restaurants Of Clare Castle
Mughal Knight Restaurant
Platform One Cafe
SmallTown
Honey Hill
The Cock Inn
The Swan
Clare trading post
Tea at Number Five
Mughal Knight Restaurant
Platform One Cafe
SmallTown
Honey Hill
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historic-uk.com
