We planned a day trip round Kent seeing castles, and this was the first one on our agenda. It's run by the English Heritage and is an early example of a Norman enclosure castle. Though there wasn't loads to see, I really liked Eynsford, the views over the surrounding fields and landscape were really beautiful. And going in November 2012 meant we got a nice hit of Autumn colours, which I love!
You could just about make out where walls and partitions would have existed and there was information about what would have happened in these different rooms which I found interesting.
Eynsford in an unusual castle as it didn't have a keep or a main tower. Instead, the bedrooms and living areas were situated on the first floor, much more like a regular house. Maybe they never felt at threat in good old Kent.
Costs: Free
Hints and tips: There isn't much directly around this castle, but the village seemed sweet and it's in a really beautiful bit of England.
Find out more about other castles we've explored, and why we're doing this in the first place.
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