Castles

Miss D took us on a day trip a couple weeks ago to a spot where she used to take her grandchildren. Bishop’s Castle is this crazy, random place in the middle of a national forest where you can explore a castle that a single man has been building for 30+ years. You can’t quite … Continue reading »

18 August 2011 Last updated at 07:49 ET Work on a £1.2 million scheme to refurbish a former hunting lodge in South Yorkshire has started. The work on Boston Castle in Rotherham will see the creation of a new entrance foyer allowing access to the different levels of the castle. Funding for the project came … Continue reading »

Flint Castle key keeper writes new book on landmark’s history Aug 18 2011 by Francesca Elliott, Flintshire Chronicle THE unofficial queen of Flint Castle and the keeper of the keys is sharing 35 years of knowledge in a new book. Vicky Perfect, a Flint town councillor and a self-confessed castle buff, has been looking after … Continue reading »

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Does anyone need a new castle? Maybe you have a mansion that you need to upgrade? Maybe your old castle is haunted? Maybe you already have a castle, and just need a summer castle? It just so happens that there is a castle for sale in Fayetteville, just in case you need it. It’s located … Continue reading »

KALAMAZOO — The uncertainty over Henderson Castle’s future appears to be over.The castle closed last month as a bed-and-breakfast after its proprietors struggled for several months with finances. But this week, castle owner Robert Jackson said he has found a new tenant who is leasing the space and the historic landmark off West Main Street … Continue reading »

Bannerman Castle (file / credit: Catherine Cioffi / WCBS 880) Reporting Catherine Cioffi PEEKSKILL, NY (WCBS 880) – Built in 1901, Bannerman Castle has weathered many storms, but two proved too strong for the aging castle. WCBS 880′s Catherine Cioffi Has The Story Two walls have collapsed and now the Bannerman Castle Trust is looking … Continue reading »

Ever wanted to spend the night in the Magic Kingdom? If you’re a Walt Disney World Passholder, that wish could come true! Disney has recently announced a new contest, which will award one lucky Annual Passholder at the Walt Disney World Resort the chance to stay for a night at the Castle Suite, located in … Continue reading »

French palate … Chateau de Castelnaud near the Dordogne River. Photo: Getty Images At a villa in the Dordogne, Susan Bredow and a party of old friends explore castles and the finer points of confit. The small hotel foyer is overcrowded and the noise level has got the better of the lone male receptionist, who … Continue reading »

8 bedrooms restored for fire damaged Peckforton Castle Friday, 12 August 2011 14:31 Venues & Events 8 bedrooms restored for fire damaged Peckforton Castle Peckforton Castle will have 8 of its 14 damaged bedrooms restored and ready for public use by Saturday 13th August. The bedrooms, known internally as the 500s and 600s, suffered water … Continue reading »