The grand castle near Bristol which was the childhood home of a future King

A 45-minute drive from Bristol is one of the 'grandest castles' in the country. Wales, often referred to as the "land of castles", has over 600 fortresses for a historical day out.

One castle that should be on your must-visit list is Castell Rhaglan (Raglan Castle), hailed as the 'grandest castle ever built by Welshmen'. The castle, located in Monmouthshire, just over the border with Wales, is just a 45-minute drive from Bristol.

Completed in the 16th century, this castle-palace is deemed one of the last true Medieval castles constructed in Wales and is surrounded by rolling countryside.

Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service, says that Raglan Castle is no ordinary Welsh fortress. Labelling i

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