Castles

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 »

Langley Castle becomes a dog’s favourite watering hole Luxury hotel and restaurant, Langley Castle, in Langley-on-Tyne, Northumberland has become the discerning dog’s favourite watering hole thanks to recognising the health needs of its canine customers. The four-star 14th century hotel, which dates from 1350, has taken its dog-friendly policy up a tier, by ensuring its … Continue reading »

Entries are open for an international competition to design an accommodation facility that will convert the medieval ruins of Italy’s Castle of Roccamandolfi into a tourist resort. The castle is situated in the Italian province of Isernia in Central Italy and stands atop a steep hill, and towers over a cliff and forest. Turrets are seen in the … Continue reading »

VERONA, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to take a Holiday Candlelight Tour of Essex County Kip’s Castle to view the stained glass Tiffany windows and learn the history of this hidden gem, Tuesdays, November 29 & December 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 … Continue reading »

In Hungary Today’s weekly series “Thursday Top Ten” our readers can learn about the most interesting things one can find about Hungary in connection with a concrete topic. Following last week’s rather extraordinary article about “famous fake Hungarians”, this week we continue our series about the amazingly rich architectural heritage of the Carpathian basin from … Continue reading »

Image copyright Hay Castle Trust Plans to restore Hay Castle in Powys have been agreed, with work set to start in spring 2017. Brecon Beacons National Park Authority approved improvements to the Medieval keep and gatehouse, the mansion house, Victorian coach house and outbuildings. It comes after Hay Castle Trust received a £4.4m lottery grant … Continue reading »