Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Ocean Colour Scene and Tony Hadley to play at Caerphilly Castle – Wales Online
Britpop veterans Ocean Colour Scene and Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley are both set to perform at Caerphilly Castle during the same weekend in September. The band, famous for hits such as The Day We Caught the Train and Riverboat Song, have announced their show on September 17, which will mark the 20th anniversary of their … Continue reading
‘Make East Antrim a signature tourism destination,’ MLAs demand – Carrick Times
MLAs have asked the Minister for the Economy to make East Antrim a “signature tourism project” with the Gobbins the focus of a “master plan”. The requests were made by East Antrim DUP MLAs Gordon Lyons and David Hilditch during a Stormont adjournment debate on tourism in East Antrim on June 7. Mr Lyons said … Continue reading
#metal Siege of Limerick documentary : Limerick Post Newspaper
A documentary on Limerick’s metal festival Siege of Limerick is online now. The Siege of Limerick is a bi-annual metal fest held in Dolan’s, Dock Road on the Easter and Hallowe’en bank holiday weekends. Already running for eight years, ‘Siege’ has attracted hundreds of quality metal touring acts for a day-long, access all areas, free … Continue reading
King William pageant to kick off big weekend in Carrickfergus – Carrick Times
The 326th anniversary of King William’s landing at Carrickfergus harbour will be marked with the annual pageant this Saturday. The event is organised by members of Carrickfergus Historical and Re-enactment Group’s dedicated pageant committee and is supported by the Ulster-Scots Agency, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Carrickfergus District No 19. Pageant committee secretary, … Continue reading
Dalbeattie charity campaigners enjoy ‘fairytale’ wedding as reward for raising nearly £40,000 in just 19 days – Daily Record
Charity fundraisers Susan Blair and John Watson enjoyed the “perfect day” when they tied the knot on Friday The popular Dalbeattie couple won their dream wedding at Comlongon Castle after raising more than £38,000 for Cash For Kids in a WestSound radio competition. Susan said: “It was perfect – absolutely fantastic. We couldn’t have wished … Continue reading
New tours offered at Barker Mansion – TheNewsDispatch.com: Features
Photo provided New tours offered at Barker Mansion The Barker Mansion’s old summer kitchen, which is located in the basement, is among the open areas offered to visitors during the mansion’s new tours. Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 10:03 pm New tours offered at Barker Mansion STAFF REPORTS TheNewsDispatch.com | … (View original article)
22 Rooms, 15-Car Garage: South Mantoloking Mansion Hits the Auction Block – Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat
Have a fleet of cars? A very large extended family? This might be the house for you. Described as a “secluded waterfront compound,” the bayfront property at 125 Route 35 in Brick’s South Mantoloking section will be auctioned off June 30, with property previews set for this weekend and next. A Brick Township home up … Continue reading
Work to start on luxury hotel scheme | Insider Media Ltd
9th Jun 2016 Yorkshire Laurence Kilgannon Work is to begin immediately on the £25m luxury hotel and spa redevelopment of Grantley Hall after the project was backed by Harrogate councillors. The proposal for Grantley Hall, a grade II*-listed mansion dating back to the 17th century, had been recommended for approval and although formal consent is … Continue reading
North Wales hotel Soughton Hall gets £100k makeover – Hotel Designs
North Wales hotel Soughton Hall gets £100k makeover Soughton Hall Hotel in Flintshire has undergone a £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme by the new owners. The historic mansion house and luxury wedding venue was originally built in 1714 as a bishop’s palace and the makeover by Elle R Leisure has breathed ‘new … Continue reading
$159M Le Palais Royal Releases New Images: Star Wars-Themed Go-Kart Track – Curbed Miami
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