Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
The 28-bedroom castle where Henry VIII spent his honeymoon is on sale for £8.5 million
Savills You can now live in a castle fit for a king — Henry VIII, to be exact — for a price tag of £8.5 million ($10.4 million). Thornbury Castle, which is on the market with estate agent Savills, was occupied by King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn for 10 days in 1535. The couple … Continue reading
– Cup of cheer as castle roof repairs get the go-ahead
Chirk Castle has had a good year with visitors and have raised enough funds to go towards conservation projects around the estate. Chirk Castle has said that in 2016, visitors bought 15,405 scones, 16,613 pots of tea and 18,208 coffees in their cafe and now that revenue raised by these sales will go towards essential … Continue reading
Deal for Knockabbey Castle sale close six years after it first hit the market – Talk of the Town
A deal for the sale of the stunning Knockabbey Castle could be back on. The Louth Village castle has been on the market for almost six years but looked to be on the verge of a sale last August when it went sale agreed with selling agents Coldwell Banker Leeson Estates. However, that deal subsequently … Continue reading
Guinness castle in Ireland up for sale
Known as Luggala, the castle sits on 5,000 acres near Dublin and overlooks Lake Tay. The original gardens are also a focal point of the property, ABC News reported on Wednesday. By IANS | Published: 9th Mar 2017 12:45 pm Updated: 9th Mar 2017 12:23 pm Dublin: The 18th-century Ireland home used to belong to … Continue reading
Harry Potter fans: Here’s your chance to actually attend Hogwarts
Harry Potter fans: Here’s your chance to actually attend Hogwarts March 09, 2017 by Emmy Griffiths Devastated that your letter from Hogwarts never arrived? Here’s your chance to finally take part in the Harry Potter universe You might have been to the Warner Bros. Studios. You might even have taken a trip to Orlando to … Continue reading
Angus: 13 tops things to visit, see and do – Sunday Post
1. Arbroath Abbey, Arbroath Arguably the most famous document in Scotland’s history, the Declaration of Arbroath, was most likely drafted here in the abbey. And that’s only one of the reasons a visit to the abbey is well worth it. It’s also got one of the most complete Abbot’s residences in Britain. There’s also a … Continue reading
| News | Castle Point & Rochford
DUNSTON Hall in Norwich, which has recently received a £2 million investment in facilities, has announced a new package of family friendly offerings and to help you join in the fun the venue is giving away a night’s stay for one family. The new family friendly package comprises a fun children’s check-in with FREE activity … Continue reading
– Bodelwyddan Castle forced to cut ties with gallery following funding withdrawal
A HISTORIC house and museum have been forced to cut ties with the National Portrait Gallery after its funding was pulled. Denbighshire County Council will stop supporting Bodelwyddan Castle Trust from March 2018. As a result, the Trust said it will have to end its 29 year partnership with the gallery which has allowed the … Continue reading
Buy Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII’s Honeymoon Love Nest
Hot real estate opportunity for the Anne Boleyn superfans: The 15th century Thornbury Castle has hit the market for a mere £8.5 million. Boleyn spent part of her honeymoon with Henry VIII at the country home. Just maybe don’t use it as a wedding venue, considering how badly that marriage worked out for her. As … Continue reading
A castle is for sale on the edge of Gloucestershire and it could be yours for this price | Gloucestershire Live
Thornbury Castle, one of the only Tudor castles in England to be used as a hotel, is on the market for offers in excess of £8.5million. The Grade I castle, which famously hosted King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in 1535, was built in 1511 for the third Duke of Buckingham, Edward Stafford. As well … Continue reading