Today, we get not just a tour of Beeston Castle, but more of a potted history. For one thing it does not look like your average castle, it is completely different in appearance, and it is not located near a town in which it could be used to save or shelter the inhabitants.
However, you can visit the Castle today, or any other day, without fear of being attacked, I am glad to say that we are living in more settled times.
A lovely bit of background on one of my favourite places — thanks Charlie! (And David, of course.)
I first glimpsed Beeston Castle from a speeding train, then rediscovered it on an O.S. Map eight years later when planning a long walking tour. The castle remains impressive to this day, and a delightful destination for a day’s cycling.