Castles

If you want to visit the largest castle in the world, start traveling east and bring a dictionary: you’ll need to spend some time parsing definitions. Guinness World Records lists Prague Castle, in the Czech capital, as the largest ancient castle in the world—but don’t take that at face value, because it depends what you … Continue reading »

From Britain’s oldest water chute ride in Northamptonshire, Crimean War gunboat sheds and a rare clapper bridge to a recently exposed shipwreck in Somerset and six Victorian lamp-posts, Historic England has protected over 1000 historic sites in 2016. Roger Bowdler, Director of Listing at Historic England, said: “Over 1000 places have been added to the … Continue reading »

12/19/16 Historical Seb Castle stands tall in southeastern Iran Source: Tehran Times The historical Seb Castle, with a height of 23 meters, stands tall as one of the tourist attractions in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan. Seb Castle photo by Islamic Republic News Agency Located in a village of the same name, the castle was … Continue reading »

Leeds Castle bolsters defences with ‘crime-fighting liquid’ 13:10 20 December 2016 Adele Couchman Picture; Sarah Medway Archant Warning signs will be displayed around the estate to deter thieves looking to steal key assets Leeds Castle has partnered with an innovate crime-fighting company in a bid to protect its most valuable assets from thieves by marking … Continue reading »

While Karak castle essentially dates back to the 12th century, Karak has been a fortress since biblical times. (Wikimedia Commons) The Crusader Karak Castle will likely be reopened to the public next week after the completion of security measures, an informed source said Tuesday.  Four terrorists were killed in a security operation in the southern … Continue reading »

Iconic French chateau garden restored thanks to US billionaire The Chateau de Chambord (the Castle of Chambord) and the French Formal Garden during its renovation. — Pictures courtesy of Domaine national de Chambord via AFPCHAMBORD, Dec 18 — The chateau&nbsp Chambord, the biggest in France’s Loire Valley, will see its French formal garden restored thanks … Continue reading »

There has been an abundance of celebrity travelogues of late and with each one comes a new USP. Speaking just of Ireland, train enthusiast Michael Portillo nabbed the Victorian Bradshaw’s rail guides, while the adventurous Christine Bleakley explored its wild side; and now Ardal O’Hanlon uses another set of Victorian guidebooks to take us on … Continue reading »

Comments (0) One of the biggest festivals in the south of England will be moving to Dorset from next year. Organisers of Bestival, which has been held on the Isle of Wight for the last 13 years, have applied for a license to hold a four-day event at Lulworth Estate in Dorset. The site is already … Continue reading »

    Aldourie Castle is situated on the shores of Loch Ness offers grandeur and comfort, beauty and tranquility in a breathtaking setting.   Aldourie is the perfect destination for an exclusive private occasion. Aldourie blazes with warmth and hospitality, seducing its guests as much with its gorgeous interiors as with its majestic setting. The … Continue reading »

Published: 11:10 EST, 14 April 2016 | Updated: 21:04 EST, 14 April 2016 A historic Scottish castle with 40 bedrooms has gone up for sale for just £900,000. Carbisdale Castle in Sutherland, north west Highlands, was originally put on the market after it was discovered the castle would require extensive repairs. A developer had planned … Continue reading »