Tony Robinson (Time Team) has opened four never-seen-before rooms at Warwick Castle, including one designed by Richard III. Report by Mark Morris. … [Read more...]
“Lights, Camera, Sacking!”: Top 5 Most Famous British Castles as Filming Locations
January 15, 2013 By 8 Comments
Since the inception of the filming industry in Britain and the United States, a great number of castles in the United Kingdom have provided the backdrop to historical pieces, period dramas, raucous comedies, and fantasy epics. Whether you want to pretend you’re walking across the courtyards of Hogwarts or charging some insulting French knights … [Read more...]
Laura’s London: Laura Visits Enid Blyton Country and Corfe Castle in Dorset
August 21, 2012 By 7 Comments
The children's author Enid Blyton was born in south London and holidayed in Dorset three times a year for about twenty years. These happy trips inspired the 'Famous Five' series about siblings Julian, Dick and Ann, plus George (a tomboy who refused to be known as Georgina) and her dog, Timmy. The series is sometimes criticised as escapism … [Read more...]
Laura’s London: Exploring Windsor Castle – The Queen’s Favorite Home – London Day Trip
August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Windsor Castle is The Queen's favourite weekend retreat and a perfect day trip from London as it's under an hour away by train. Highlights of a visit include The State Apartments, Changing of the Guard, Queen Mary's Dolls House – which even has miniature crown jewels – and St George's Chapel – a beautiful ecclesiastical building and the … [Read more...]
Video: Life on the Road with the Tower of London’s Chief Beefeater
March 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
A short documentary about the life of the Tower of London's Chief Beefeater recently aired in the UK and I thought it was an interesting look at the people behind Britain's pomp and ceremony. Since it's not available anywhere else and likely won't be, we threw it up on YouTube for you to enjoy. Check it out below - it's about half an hour long - … [Read more...]
Video: Nice Short Film about the Queen’s Official Residence – Windsor Castle
February 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
View the official video for visitors to Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, and one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. Open throughout the year, the Castle's dramatic site encapsulates 900 years of British history and covers an area of 26 acres. Highlights include the magnificent State and … [Read more...]
7 Sporting Wonders of London
February 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Some great London landmarks which sports fans will love to visit London is set to be the sporting capital of the world in 2012 as the Olympic flame is lit once more in an English stadium. Of course, not everyone will be lucky enough to get tickets to see the Games but there are lots of great sports-related sights to see in Britain’s biggest … [Read more...]
Video: Windsor Castle Round Tower to Open to Tours This Summer
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Visit Windsor Castle and climb to the top of the world-famous Round Tower, one of the nation's iconic landmarks. The tour, which runs during the summer months, takes you up around 200 steps to the height of 65.5 metres above the River Thames, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Castle and Windsor Great Park, the Thames Valley and the … [Read more...]
This is Awesome: Rooms to rent in an ancient castle in Durham
January 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
The 11th-century Durham Castle is benefitting from a £5-million refurbishment – and now offers holiday accommodation within its ancient walls. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in north-east England is home to Durham University’s oldest college and its rooms are available to rent for bed and breakfast during the university’s vacation times. … [Read more...]
History: Sudeley Castle celebrates the Queen’s 500th birthday
December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire is to celebrate the quincentenary of a remarkable English queen. Katherine Parr was the last of Henry VIII’s six wives. Born in 1512, she married Henry in 1543 and after his death in 1547 she married Lord Seymour of Sudeley. She lived and died at Sudeley Castle, where she is buried in the chapel. The 2012 … [Read more...]
Sound and light at a medieval castle in Wales
October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the largest fortresses in Europe will host one of the longest festive lantern parades in Wales this Christmas season. The ‘River of Light’ parade will take place in Caerphilly in South Wales on 22 December and will feature hundreds of lanterns created by local schools and community groups. The parade starts in the town centre and … [Read more...]
Christmas with Charles Dickens in a castle – Dickens Market at Rochester Castle
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A Dickens Christmas market will take place in the grounds of Rochester Castle over four weekends this winter. Charles Dickens, the author of A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist and many other much-loved novels, spent his childhood and his later years in the Chatham and Rochester area in south-east England. During the Christmas market the castle … [Read more...]
The Round Tower at Windsor Castle Re-opens to Tourists
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
photo credit: gbrunett The Round Tower - which dominates the Windsor skyline - has re-opened to the public after a restoration. According to the Telegraph: Visitors to the landmark, which has dominated the Berkshire skyline for more than 800 years, will be able to walk up its 200 steps to the top of the structure. The doors of the … [Read more...]
Top 13 Best Castles in Wales With Beautiful Pictures – Top Welsh Castles
April 28, 2011 By 9 Comments
The country of Wales is also known as the Castle Capital of the world. It's home to nearly 400 castles in various states of ruin with about 100 being used today or restored for visitors. We've gone through all the castles we could find and found the best castles worth visiting if you're planning a trip to Wales. We've gathered the … [Read more...]
A power house for 900 years – New Exhibit at the Tower of London
March 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new permanent exhibition opens in April at the Tower of London, exploring the building’s remarkable history and its importance as a fortress, a palace, a prison, and a base for royal power. Power House will uncover the stories and personalities behind the major organisations of state, who took care of royal business from within the Tower’s … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Castles in Yorkshire
October 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Gadling have put together a great post on the Top 5 Castles in Yorkshire, England. Here's an excerpt: Yorkshire has always been a troubled region of England. It was on the front line of fighting between the English and the Scots and saw lots of action in the English Civil War, when the forces of Parliament under Oliver Cromwell fought the … [Read more...]
Top 12 Scottish Castles – Top Castles in Scotland With Beautiful Pictures
August 24, 2009 By 14 Comments
Castles in Scotland have a certain romance about them. When you think of a Scottish Castle, you think of windswept highlands, battlefields and ramparts built to stand the test of time. Castles in Scotland certainly are a breed apart from similar structures in other parts of the UK. The Scottish landscape can certainly be more dramatic than other … [Read more...]
Top 16 Best Castles in England With Beautiful Pictures – Top English Castles
March 25, 2009 By 112 Comments
When I think of England, I think castles. The first thing a lot of people think about England is castles and medieval fortresses. Despite England's fame for castles, there aren't actually that many that have survived intact. I've always dreamed of owning a castle. Who hasn't? But I know that's very unlikely with the way the British jealously … [Read more...]
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