Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

Bah humbug! Traffic wardens slap parking fines on the vehicles of officials delivering a Christmas tree to the Queen  Delegates from Coburg in Germany were handed penalty charge noticesA Mini and a van were fined as the 40ft fir was delivered to Windsor CastleTree delivered to the town and installed behind statue of Queen VictoriaCouncil … Continue reading »

Artful Indulgence   Clontarf Castle’s extensive art collection is the key feature in their new experiential offering. Guests are welcome to explore open and hidden areas of the hotel via their art trail, a colourful map that takes you through the history of their varied collection featuring some of Ireland’s up and coming artists as … Continue reading »

2015 was a spectacular year for tourism in Lincoln. A £22 million project to rejuvenate Lincoln Castle was finally completed while an army of barons lined the streets in celebration of the Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary. This year has seen that success continued with an extensive entertainment programme within the castle grounds which included the … Continue reading »

Comments (0) TAMWORTH Castle is officially the best small visitor attraction in Staffordshire, after winning gold in the 2016 NFU Mutual Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards. Staff at the castle are still celebrating after they were named the winners at a glittering awards ceremony at Alton Towers Hotel last Tuesday (November 15). They saw off the challenge … Continue reading »

Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s. The Castle weaves a fascinating tale of an intriguing family – their achievements, their relationships and even their quirks. A visit … Continue reading »

Photo: Tourism Victoria A step inside Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle is a walk back into history, when a mighty coal baron built a monument on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city to announce his stature and prominence as one of the richest men in Western Canada. Scottish immigrant Robert Dunsmuir never did get to live in … Continue reading »

Police investigating break-in at Dundurn Castle By Mahnoor Yawar, CBC News Posted: Nov 25, 2016 3:24 PM ET Last Updated: Nov 25, 2016 3:24 PM ET Weather Saturday Chance of showers 6°C Sunday A mix of sun and cloud 6°C Monday A mix of sun and cloud 8°C Tuesday Periods of rain 14°C … (View original … Continue reading »

Caroline Delaney meets a couple whose idea of a happy new home is a currently uninhabitable who dismissed the idea of a turnkey home and opted instead for a 450-year-old castle which they plan to renovate. You’ve got your turnkey property where new owners can walk in and just switch on the kettle… Or for … Continue reading »