Part of our heritage, and free to view. In a picturesque area, near the walls walks and river walk. Information boards tell you all about it. Well worth a visit.

If you like castles (or ruins of castles) this place is certainly worth a visit. It's not very big and inside the castle there's not much left. Much of the outer walls are still in place though, and still impressive. Lots of written information about the history of the castle is available on site. What's left of the castle is... More

Especially if you're visit to Canterbury starts from the train station. You can easily make this castle part of your day out as its on the way to the city centre. Of course, being a ruin, there is not much to hold your interest. But if you try and imagine the pennants fluttering from the battlements, the stern Norman soldiers... More

First, to the previous posters who complained about it being "ruins" and "not all there," it was constructed in the 13th century, and I'd be very impressed if it was completely there. It was 'modified' in the 1800s by a gas company, and there were plans to knock it down, until the town decided to try and make something out... More

You can actually go inside and climb a wonky old stairs to the first level. Plaques help you imagine how things were waaaaay back then.

Ancient castle, close to the old town wall. It is worth to visit shortly, nothing special and is very small. You can climb the stairs or walk around inside the castle.

i was disappointed to see that half this castle no longer was there. They should really change the name to Canterbury Normal Not Actually all there anymore Castle.

Not much to see but some ruins, which only give a vague outline of what a Norman Castle was like. If you want to see a better example of a Norman Castle go to Rochester.

Well preserved Norman keep. The information boards are useful and there is a superb bronze model of the original site.