Things to do in Suffolk : Framlingham Castle Engish Heritage - Helen and Martin's Motorhome Treks

This English Heritage site in Suffolk - Framlingham Castle is a must to visit when in East Suffolk. The Castle is nestled in the centre of Framlingham a delightful village.
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[@BEACHLIFE78]

Looks a great place to visit i shall definetly be paying it a visit.Awesome video thanks for sharing 🙂👍

[@Motorhoming_Fun]

Really excellent vlog thanks for sharing.Great place to visit.

[@HereWeTow]

Lovely look round and interesting to hear the history. Poppy looks to have grown a bit. Happy travels guys 😊 Karina and Jules

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

Thank for watching guys , Poppy seems to have shot up this week. She's a little bugger at the moment !

[@HelenandDave]

Benny from crossroads it is Martin 😂 Never visited but it’s got to go on the list. Looks great. Nice Vlog 👍 Cheers Dave & Helen

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

Ha harsh Dave I feel 😂😂😂😂 . The good news is that half of the folks out there are too young to know who Ben. It's a good place there is some more info here if it helps www.helenandmartinsmotorhometreks.uk/blog/l8kzh3ol7b8zjgm1olcxex33n3x5vi

[@PoshcatsCamping]

A lovely place to visit. We also love the church and the town of Framingham. We usually rally nearby in January but it was cancelled in 2021. It’s great to walk the castle walls and take in the amazing views of the town and Brandeston School across the water 😃 Trev

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

Yes rallying, just been reading the new Rallying regs from the Club . Won't be the same for a while will it. Thanks for watching.

[@PoshcatsCamping]

@@HelenandMartinsTreks over the years we have done more than 350 rallies, starting in 1984. For that reason only, we have chosen not to rally as often and find other alternatives. Motorhoming offers so many options if you have the time to research and look deeper. Whilst working, we found rallying a cheap, safe and friendly option for our family with the caravan 🙂

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

@@PoshcatsCamping I agree , we did some rallies previously in Yorkshire , but have spent more time in Europe since. We re-engaged recently as a way of exploring our new area and meet some local people. That said given the reduced numbers on sites we have decided not to book in yet to allow the regulars the space. We'll look again next year.

[@robnewman6101]

Today my parents and I went to visit Framlingham Castle & Orford Castle. First time to those. At both the castles in glass cases for museum show were Wooden Batons. Police Constables Batons.

[@robnewman6101]

Yesterday we went on The Mid - Norfolk Railway.

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

Brilliant Rob , hope you had a great day. Helen and Martin

[@robnewman6101]

Thank you.

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

Excellent you've had a great few days. @@robnewman6101

[@robnewman6101]

Policeman's Rattle. Iron Handcuffs. Leg Shackle. Helmet's Badge & two Wooden Batons in the glass case at the castle museum.

[@robnewman6101]

Framlingham Castle is a castle in the market town of Framlingham in Suffolk in England. An early motte and bailey or ringwork Norman castle was built on the Framlingham site by 1148, but this was destroyed (slighted) by Henry II of England in the aftermath of the Revolt of 1173-1174. Its replacement, constructed by Roger Bigod, the Earl of Norfolk, was unusual for the time in having no central keep, but instead using a curtain wall with thirteen mural towers to defend the centre of the castle. Despite this, the castle was successfully taken by King John in 1216 after a short siege. By the end of the 13th century, Framlingham had become a luxurious home, surrounded by extensive parkland used for hunting.

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

We love history like you Rob , a fascinating story. Thanks for the info . Helen and Martin

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks. You're welcome.

[@robnewman6101]

At Framlingham, up on the battlements walls, my legs were feeling a little wobbly on the inside. The fear of heights.

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

Hi Rob , hope you enjoyed it , it is quite high up isn't it. Best wishes Helen and Martin

[@robnewman6101]

Thanks. At a spectacular 10.5 metres high and 2.3 metres thick, this curtain wall has stood for more than 800 years - look down if you dare… The castle's curtain wall has been carefully conserved so that future generations are able to enjoy spectacular views of Framlingham mere and surrounding countryside.