There are plenty of well-known castles in the West Midlands region that many families flock to year-on-year.
Of course, Dudley Castle reigns supreme as a spot as a well-known family favourite in the region.
Though, there are plenty of other historic castles that deserves a lot more attention that they currently receive.
These five castles definitely offer a glimpse into England’s dramatic past - but they have the added bonus of flying under the radar.
For those who live in Shropshire and around the Black Country, this is wonderful news.
In my view, playing tourist in your own back garden is always a good idea, especially when home itself is already soaked in so many flashpoints of quintessential English history.
As summer has well and truly arrived, these castles are perfect for a day-out adventure, and will keep the entire family satisfied throughout the summer.
Scroll down to look at five castles you should head definitely head down to see this summer:
5. Stafford Castle
This is a Grade II listed structure, that's about two miles away from Stafford. The site is known as one of the best surviving Norman structures, having been at its location since the 1070s, having originally been built by by Robert de Stafford. Address: Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ.