Castles

Muncaster’s Wedding Fayre is this Sunday 6th November – your opportunity to view one of the Lake District’s top wedding venues! FREE ENTRY for all for the day, to the fayre in the Castle and Old Laundry function room, plus Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre, so whether you’re planning a wedding or just a … Continue reading »

Did a Somerset man really kill a deposed King by shoving a red-hot poker up his bottom? It’s a rumour that has prevailed for centuries – that one of Somerset’s finest was responsible for the death of a hugely unpopular king back in the 1300s. Whether it’s true or not, it’s an incredible tale of … Continue reading »

In the northwest corner of Zealand, Denmark’s largest island, there stands a castle by the name of Dragsholm. In parapsychology circles the site is well-known as one of Europe’s most haunted buildings. No fewer than 100 different apparitions have been witnessed on the grounds, but three of those have garnered international reputation. With Halloween taking … Continue reading »

It’s Halloween – and here in the North East we’re not short of famous ghostly tales and legends. We asked local author and expert on the supernatural, Rob Kirkup, if there were any less well-known ghostly stories to chill our bones as we celebrate All Hallows Eve. For those who dare, read on… The beach … Continue reading »

Hundreds of people have signed a petition condemning radical changes to Clifford’s Tower, as plans for a mass protest take shape. The backlash is building against the decision to build a visitor’s centre and add a timber decking roof to the ancient landmark. Last week York councillors voted by 11 to three in favour of … Continue reading »

If you want foreboding old buildings that dark lords and werewolves are bound to frequent, look no further than Britain’s enviable Gothic architecture. From Strawberry Hill in London with its twisting corridors and glaring pinnacles, to ruined abbeys and cathedrals such as St Andrews and Jedburgh, darkness seems to thrive in these places – the … Continue reading »

The North East’s most haunted house has been revealed. Chillingham Castle in Northumberland has been declared the region’s spookiest residence in a report by property specialists Chesterton’s. Their research also includes a quiz to determine how spooky your own house is. Chillingham Castle has several ghosts to its name and many were recorded by the … Continue reading »

Riviera Travel has been providing luxury escorted European and worldwide escapes for more than 30 years. This market-leading company also specialises in exclusive river cruises on the Rhine and superb city breaks to Eastern Europe. Telegraph readers are most impressed with the diversity of their tours, the professionalism and knowledge of the local guides, and … Continue reading »

“Welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring.” It could be the kind of thing that any Airbnb host might say to welcome their guests, but these words, which Count Dracula says to his guests in Bram Stoker’s novel, take on a whole different meaning when uttered by … Continue reading »

Published: 09:09 EST, 28 October 2016 | Updated: 10:33 EST, 28 October 2016 Having been built in the 13th century, Caverswall Castle has always had a distinctly medieval feel about it. But perhaps rarely more so than today after its current owner lovingly restored the listed building in Stoke-on-Trent to showcase its many historic features. It is … Continue reading »