Top 3 Castles around Whiteparish

The Moot boasts the remains of an 11th-century motte and bailey castle, the earthworks of which can still be explored today. The impressive Moot House was built in the 17th century and was host to an earthen amphitheatre where many plays, particularly Shakespeare's, were performed. It all makes for an interesting detour when running along the Avon Valley Path.

Whitsbury Castle is an early Iron Age hill fort. The banks were reinforced in medieval times, but today are mostly tree covered. It's a nice place to run with a footpath going around the base.

Castle Hill in Salisbury is home to the historic Salisbury Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle ruins are free to explore, and you'll be afforded some wonderful views of the surrounding countryside whilst you navigate your way around.

Located here are the remains of a medieval palace built by Henry II in the 12th century. The palace was a favourite residence amongst British monarchs and was known for its beautiful gardens and for being the site where the Constitutions of Clarendon were issued in 1164. The palace was destroyed during the English Civil War in the 17th century, but its ruins can still be visited today

In 1070 William the Conqueror mustered troops at Clarendon, the site was named in documents for the first time in the twelfth century.

Lovely walk up from Laverstock.

Hidden away in the tiny village of Downton, the Moot is the remains of an 11th century motte and bailey castle. Like much of this region, Downton is the home of numerous historic discoveries dating back to neolithic times and the Moot is actually next to the remains of a Roman Villa. The earthworks that can be walked around today are from a Norman castle and form part of extensive landscaped gardens. Free to the public, this is a perfect spot for a mosey about and a cracking open of the thermos flask. Moot House was built in the 1600s and landscaped the castle earthworks. They had an earthen amphitheatre built which saw many plays performed, particularly Shakespeare's.

Absolutely worth visiting, stunning gardens and scenery!