TINTAGEL Castle has been listed in the Guardian’s top ten castles to visit with the children in the UK.

The English Heritage castle, set within the ruggedly Cornish, picturesque coastal village of Tintagel, has been listed at number six in the Guardian’s top ten castles to visit with the children, amongst such locations as Warwick Castle, Framlingham Castle in Suffolk and Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire.

The Guardian wrote: “Just getting to the castle via the steep staircase and a wooden footbridge is an adventure. Now the castle has a new outdoor exhibition that tells Tintagel’s 1,500-year-old history, while regular shows by a troupe of performers bring the story of Arthur to life.

“With a picture-perfect beach and rock pools just below the castle, the surrounding landscape is perfect for a day of exploring.”

Built along the mainland and headland of Tintagel, the castle is ‘one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain’, with an association with the legend of King Arthur making it particularly enticing to both young and old.

For further information about Tintagel Castle, visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/history-and-legend