Having visited Nunney earlier on the same day, we headed off to Farleigh Castle. However the snow and ice delayed our journey and we got there very close to closing time. I think the woman felt sorry for us so she let us in for free to run around, literally.
It was November 2010 and the weather was dreadful. We were all wrapped up and had to move quickly. It was a shame as Farleigh Hungerford was bigger than we thought with lots of bits we could have pondered over, but we were on a deadline.
It was set in a really beautiful area in the valley of the river Frome, near Bath. The views were great and you could see it was well positioned to see where the enemy was coming from.
It was built in the 14th century but then lived in for 300 years by the Hungerford family. They had a pretty gruesome past and you could learn about it with an audio guide, not that we had time for that on this visit!
I really liked the chapel where there was artwork and tombs you could explore. Also the crypt with a barrel load of coffins, all a bit grim.
I wish we'd had longer to spend at this castle, but we didn't, so that's that.
Costs: £4 approx
Hints and tips: There was a car park, though I think we got lost a few times trying to find it.
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