How to Draw a Castle (Easy Step by Step)
A castle is a fun drawing because it looks grand but is made from simple shapes. You only need straight lines, a few arches and two pointy roofs with little flags to make it feel like a fairy tale.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a castle step by step
How to Draw a Castle · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The castle wall
Start at the top of the left side and draw a line straight down. Turn the corner, draw a flat line across the bottom, then turn again and draw a line straight up on the right. It looks like a big letter U with a wide bottom.
Step 2: The middle tower
Start inside the wall near the top of the left side, draw a short line down, then a short line across to the right. Draw a tall line up, and along the top draw two small square notches. Come down the other side, step right, and finish with a short line up.
Step 3: Left roof and flag
On the left side of the wall, draw a flat line, then a pointy roof above it with sides that curve in a little, like a witch's hat. Add a straight pole on the tip and a small triangle flag at the top of the pole.
Step 4: Right roof and flag
Do the same on the right side so the two roofs match. Draw a flat line, a curved pointy roof, then a pole with a small triangle flag that points left.
Step 5: The big door
In the bottom middle, draw two straight lines going up from the bottom of the wall. Join them at the top with a round curve, like a rainbow.
Step 6: The tower window
In the middle tower, draw a small window that is tall with a round top. It looks like a little door.
Step 7: The side windows
Under the left roof, draw one narrow window with a round top. Draw another one the same size under the right roof so the castle looks balanced.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your castle? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a crown or how to draw a gnome next.
Tips for drawing a castle
- Draw the wall lightly first, then the middle tower, so you can see where everything else fits.
- The pointy roofs are the trickiest part. Draw a straight triangle first, then curve the two sides inward a little.
- Make the two roofs match by drawing the left one, then copying its height and width on the right.
- Keep the door and windows tall with round tops so they look like arches.
Free castle coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this castle coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your castle drawing
Try gray or tan for the walls, red or blue for the roofs, and yellow for the flags. For a twist, color the castle like candy or ice.
Castle fun fact for kids
Many real castles had a wall with square gaps along the top, called battlements. Soldiers could hide behind the tall parts and look out through the gaps.
Questions about drawing a castle
What shapes do I need to draw a castle?
You need straight lines for the wall and tower, triangle-like shapes for the roofs, and arches for the door and windows. Small square notches along the top of the middle tower make the battlements.
How do I draw a castle for kids step by step?
Start with the big wall, then add the middle tower, the two pointy roofs with flags, and the door. Finish with the windows.
How do I make my castle look more magical?
Give each roof a little flag and use bright colors on the roofs, the door and the flags. Try a color scheme like candy pink and blue.
