If you’ve outgrown your Minecraft house and want something more ‘ye olde worlde’ than a fancy mansion, these Minecraft castle ideas range from mini fortresses to large, Victorian style manors. Of course, if you want something completely out of the ordinary, then these Minecraft builds feature all sorts of impressive designs to marvel at, or try out for yourself.

So, whether you just want a small keep to hold up in, safe from the waves of creepers that come at night, or something more grand and imposing, here are the best Minecraft castle ideas with links to the blueprints to make things that bit easier. You can even build these designs next to your Minecraft tower, or incorporate two designs to create an impenetrable fortress of solitude where you can live out your Minecraft days making books or pottering around your nearby Minecraft farm.