Once home to one of the most powerful castles in the land, these gardens are now the stomping ground of the city’s lycra-clad fitness fanatics, who use it as a running track. Sure, there’s a lot of history here, with original moats, massive stones, and the walls of the former castle, but locals come for a morning run to soak up the pretty pond, lovely woodland area, and seasonal blooms – all in the shadow of the current royal family’s lavish domestic home.