Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is worth visiting for its charming, moated ruins. Set in a peaceful valley where grazing sheep roam, it appears probably more tranquil than it did soon after the Norman Conquest. So picturesque is the castle’s exterior as it is reflected in the moat, complete with drawbridge over which the visitor enters, that it is often the scene for filmmakers. Children particularly enjoy romping through its ruins, which include a huge round keep, mysterious spiral staircases and battlements, as well as towers, from which one can view the countryside for miles.