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How to Draw a Castle: Step-by-Step for Kids

How to draw a castle in 21 easy steps

A storybook castle with three flag-topped towers, battlements and a big arched gate.

Build your picture in 21 named parts, from the main shapes to the smaller details. Follow the smooth guides online, lifting your pen between separate lines, or work through each part on paper at your own pace.

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How to draw a castle, step by step

  1. 1Draw the middle pointed roof

    Draw the middle pointed roof.

  2. 2Draw the middle tower walls

    Draw the middle tower walls.

  3. 3Draw the square tops of the front wall

    Draw the square tops of the front wall.

  4. 4Draw the left pointed roof

    Draw the left pointed roof.

  5. 5Draw the square top of the left tower

    Draw the square top of the left tower.

  6. 6Draw the right pointed roof

    Draw the right pointed roof.

  7. 7Draw the square top of the right tower

    Draw the square top of the right tower.

  8. 8Draw the left outer wall

    Draw the left outer wall.

  9. 9Draw the right outer wall

    Draw the right outer wall.

  10. 10Draw the ground line

    Draw the ground line.

  11. 11Add the two inside tower walls

    Add the two inside tower walls.

  12. 12Draw the arched door

    Draw the arched door.

  13. 13Draw the line down the door

    Draw the line down the door.

  14. 14Draw the middle window

    Draw the middle window.

  15. 15Draw the left window

    Draw the left window.

  16. 16Draw the right window

    Draw the right window.

  17. 17Draw the middle flag

    Draw the middle flag.

  18. 18Draw the left flag

    Draw the left flag.

  19. 19Draw the right flag

    Draw the right flag.

  20. 20Add the stone blocks beside the door

    Add the stone blocks beside the door.

  21. 21Add the two door handles

    Add the two door handles.

Time to color!

Try lilac stonework, red roofs and golden flags.

In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are in this drawing?
There are 21 guided parts. Some parts have more than one line: finish each line, lift your pen, then follow the next guide.
Can I print this drawing?
Yes. Download the printable pack for a coloring sheet, a step-by-step drawing page and a tracing page.
How can I color the finished picture?
Try lilac stonework, red roofs and golden flags. In the drawing tool, tap an area to fill it, then add your signature and save your picture.

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