Castles

Josh Hamilton, the five-time MLB All-Star and former AL MVP for the Texas Rangers, has listed his 5 bedroom, 9 bathroom “house” in Westlake, Texas for $3.4 million. And since Spotrac lists Hamilton’s 2016 base salary as $28,410,000, I’d say it’s safe to say that he is looking to upgrade. It’s hard to believe, and it makes … Continue reading »

Outdoor Shakespeare at Muncaster Castle Acclaimed travelling company the Three Inch Fools perform ‘As You Like It’ on Jul 31st and ‘Macbeth’ on Aug 1st on the Castle lawns at Muncaster, in this Shakespeare anniversary year. Tickets are £12.50 adults, £10 children with a 10% discount for Friends of Muncaster. There is also a Two-Play … Continue reading »

It’s more at home performing in its own Big Top but now NoFit State Circus is staging a new dance circus show at Raglan Castle and Caerphilly Castle BLOCK sees the Cardiff-based company teaming up with Cadw and Motionhouse dance company as part of Visit Wales’ Year of Adventure. The new show will be travelling … Continue reading »

(Picture: Balfours)Always dreamed of living like a queen? Well here’s the best opportunity you’re (probably) going to get. This Shropshire semi has a spellbinding secretThe house of Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife, is now up for sale – and open for offers. Castle Lodge is situated in the middle of Ludlow, Shropshire, and was … Continue reading »

The Connemara Greenway this week received a major cash injection of just under €900,000 as one of two key Wild Atlantic Way projects identified for development by Fáilte Ireland. The grant of €896,000 to Galway County Council will fund a new section of the route from Cloonbeg to Athry, running adjacent to Ballynahinch Castle, with … Continue reading »

There aren’t many homes that can boast superb oak panelling and leaded windows that are reputedly from Nonsuch Palace – regarded as Henry VIII’s grandest building project. But not all homes are a special as Castle Lodge. Dating back to the 1190 – and rebuilt in 1580 – Castle Lodge is a one-of-a-kind property, located … Continue reading »

IT’S a time-honoured nautical tradition to wish a new ship fair winds and following seas, but stepping aboard the Imagery II river cruise boat I realise that this low-slung, streamlined vessel is bound to have a silky-smooth passage down the Rhine Gorge in Germany. Wind and tide are banished in this picturesque valley and the … Continue reading »

Near and Far with The Friday Flyer Bob and Kathy Sanchez stand in front of the Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they are serving as volunteers. The English Tudor-style castle was built 1871 by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. It is situated on 800 secluded acres adjacent to the “Garden … Continue reading »

Aberdour Castle will take a step back in time to the 14th century this weekend for a historical re-enactment event for all the family. Historic dramatists are set to bring to life a unique part of the castle’s past, telling when King Robert the Bruce gave the castle to his nephew as a gift. Taking … Continue reading »

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