This is one beautifully preserved castle. It's impressive from the outside, but once you go explore…read morethe interior, you get a really good picture of how life must have been like back when it was a king's castle. The gardens are really beautiful and they use a few of the rooms near the entrance as gallery space. My friends and I must have spent a good 2-3 hours here going into all the chambers and climbing up to the top, which is a must. You get a breathtaking view of the town and river--make sure you hang on to your phones and cameras, it's a long way down. It was also fascinating to learn that after its life as a king's castle it became a prison for a time, and there are a ton of amazing carved graffiti from various prisoners over the years. Even if you're not a history buff you have to be amazed by the architecture and sheer scale of the place. Definitely worth a visit.
STEPH JUDGEMENT: Absolutely stunning castle that whisks you away to true medieval times.
