Kirby Muxloe Castle is a 15th century castle in Leicestershire that was never completed. Lord Hastings, the owner of the castle, was executed for aligning with Edward VI after the throne was taken by Richard III. Despite never being finished, it is a great example of brickwork of the era. Parts of the castle that were finished were lived in but became ruins in the 17th century, and repairs were carried out in 1912 to prevent further decay. The site is currently managed by English Heritage.
The castle is surrounded by a moat, and visitors must walk over a bridge and through the remains of the gatehouse to visit.
Part of the gatehouse is accessible. One side contains the shop, and the other is an empty room with some steps up to the top.
There is also a fox sculpture at the entrance to the castle, and this was from a sculpture trail. It was called Fosse Foxes.
The castle was good to visit, but there is not a lot to see. A visitor could explore the castle in thirty minutes.
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