Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

If you go down to the woods today on the Lowther Estate you’re sure of a big surprise. Hidden among the park’s ancient trees is what’s believed to be the largest wooden adventure play structure of its kind in Britain, ‘The Lost Castle of Lowther’. Hand-built on site by adventure play experts, CAPCO, using ethically-sourced … Continue reading »

Even though I’m considered to be a millenial, I often get surprised at the pure genius creations stemming from this highly connected society all thanks to the world wide web and lately, apps. Airbnb has become a global phenomenon, supplying a way to bring different people together and provide cheap or insanely baller accommodation. It … Continue reading »

Guides from Coventry travelled back in time at a medieval themed sleepover at Warwick Castle on 16 September. The 30 Coventry Guides joined over 200 other Girlguiding members from across the Midlands for the fun-filled trip. During their night away the girls enjoyed a banquet style meal followed by entertainment and a magical night under … Continue reading »

YOUNG visitors were introduced to Welsh History during a special Owain Glyndwr event. The celebration into the life of the Welsh ruler was hosted at Rhuddlan Castle. Ruth Moore Williams, storyteller and music maker, was on hand to entertain children and gave lessons on how to play a variety of unusual musical instruments. Jane Colclough, … Continue reading »

What better way to celebrate Christmas than by cwtching up in front of some great festive movies. Well this year you will be able to do this underground at Cardiff Castle. For three nights in December, the historic venue will be hosting the screenings. This is what you can see and when… Sunday, December 18 … Continue reading »

A crane lifts stones from collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle on Sept. 21 before they are carried out so that rebuilding of the castle can begin. (Nanako Shibata) KUMAMOTO–The media were invited in to this beloved castle to witness repair work being carried out, which in turn will calm the concerns of local citizens … Continue reading »

Although about 90 per cent of the city’s visitors still come from within the United States, international visitors are an attractive target for tourism officials because they stay longer. While the 1.9 million visitors from abroad represent only nine per cent of the total, they put up 27 per cent of the total spending, according … Continue reading »

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Groundskeepers at Blair Castle are celebrating an historic team-up with Britain’s biggest gardening charity. The grounds and garden of the historic Blair Atholl visitor attraction are being formally recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society. From next year, they will be included in the organisation’s partner gardens scheme. The recognition, which puts the gardens on a tourist trail of … Continue reading »

For a seaside hotel, the style is quite businesslike (fitted carpets in safe colours, wall-mounted TVs and desk-style fitted dressing tables). The Superior (or standard) rooms are mainly to the rear, overlooking the gardens; the plusher Coastal Deluxe rooms get sea views (plus robes and slippers); and the quirky Tower Rooms are more country (low … Continue reading »