Astley Castle

Astley Castle is a Grade II listed fortified manor dating to the 13th century, set on an ancient moated site near Nuneaton in Warwickshire. The castle holds significant historical connections to English royal succession through notable residents including Elizabeth Woodville, Elizabeth of York, and Lady Jane Grey during the 14th and 15th centuries. Severely damaged by fire in 1978 and listed among England's 16 highest-priority buildings at risk in 2007, it underwent an innovative restoration by architects Witherford Watson Mann. The award-winning project creatively accommodates modern holiday accommodation within the ancient ruins, completed in 2012, while maintaining the sense of living heritage and offering striking views both into and out of the site.