Castles

Published on Thu Aug 04 08:38:27 BST 2011 WHEN Warwick Castle was built in 914 it was intended to act as a guard against Danish invaders. More than 1,000 years later the castle has become one of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions and welcomes millions of visitors (including Scandinavians) across its drawbridge every year. … Continue reading »

Visitors offered guided tours of private apartments at Sudeley Castle 8:00am Thursday 4th August 2011 Print Email Comments(0) VISITORS to Sudeley Castle this August will get a little bit extra as they are invited on guided tours of the private family apartments. The castle, once owned by Henry VIII, is now the home of Lady … Continue reading »

The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £3,267,400 towards a major redevelopment of Colchester Castle, Essex. The medieval fortress, built in the eleventh century, is one of the best surviving examples of Norman architecture in England. “This is fantastic news”, said Tom Hodgson, Project Manager. “We are now able to put all our planning into practice … Continue reading »

Nottingham City Council is proud to announce the introduction of a new season ticket for weekday visitors to Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery. The season ticket, which is valid Tuesday – Friday (the Castle is closed on Mondays) offers great savings for regular visitors to the Castle. The ticket enables visitors to enjoy full … Continue reading »

In his quest for authenticity, Tempest has refurnished the castle with pictures in the style of a cultured 18th- or 19th-century connoisseur. One starting point was a small number of paintings and drawings by Mary Seton Watts, a member of the Fraser-Tytler family who married the eminent Victorian artist George Frederick Watts, which had been … Continue reading »

Windsor Castle’s famous round tower reopens to the public By Lily La Last updated at 6:26 PM on 1st August 2011 Windsor Castle’s world-famous round tower is opening to the public today for the first time in almost four decades. The tower was closed to visitors in 1975 for major construction work and was under-pinned … Continue reading »

Hartlebury Castle filmed for Michael Portillo documentary 4:46pm Monday 1st August 2011 Print Email Comments(0) HARTLEBURY Castle has been filmed for a tv documentary presented by Michael Portillo. Filming for The Great British Railway Journeys took place last month and is scheduled to be aired in early 2012. Travelling around the UK by train, Michael … Continue reading »

Craigdarroch Castle’s garden party celebrates renovation project By Erin McCracken – Victoria News Published: July 31, 2011 10:00 AM Updated: August 01, 2011 10:06 PM Strolling minstrels, jugglers, the lilting strains of live music, ladies and gentlemen partaking of cake and sipping tea – the decadence of the Victorian era will soon come alive on … Continue reading »

Downton’s war of the labradors: Show’s canine star is hounded out by castle’s very unwelcoming rival By Christopher Hastings and Peter Robertson Last updated at 10:15 PM on 30th July 2011 Downton Abbey – as its millions of fans know only too well – is a house seething with tension at the best of times. … Continue reading »

A couple are about to enter the history books when they become the first to marry at Glasgow’s Crook-ston Castle. Steeped in history, the ruined South Side castle is the dream wedding venue for Conrad Procter and Laura McCracken. They will marry at the local landmark tomorrow. Groom Conrad, 35, said: “We are just delighted … Continue reading »