Castles

Rod Wilson is the former coach of the Lincoln Ladies football team and is a local historian. He is currently writing a book on the Battle of Waterloo and a booklet on the Battle of Lincoln for the next year’s 800th Anniversary. I’m sure many of you are fed up with the EU referendum, but … Continue reading »

The English countryside is studded with all manner of manors, castles and palaces. The English countryside is studded with all manner of manors, castles and palaces. Many of these stately homes, as the English call them, were built in Victorian times by ridiculously rich nobles and aristocrats. To maintain these lavish mansions and grounds, which … Continue reading »

Visit DC’s wonderful public gardens on transit by Kathy Jentz   •   June 14, 2016 Our region is lucky to have over 100 public gardens, most of which are free or very cheap! Visiting a public gardens can refreshing your mental, spiritual, and physical being. Here’s a rundown of the very best, all of … Continue reading »

The 2015 edition of TripBarometer, the world’s largest barometer of traveller sentiment, have revealed that TV tourism is rising, with one in five travellers choosing a destination based on what they see on television shows. And travel buffs around the world have warmed up to the incredible shooting locations of Game of Thrones, just like … Continue reading »

Published: 01:45 EST, 12 June 2016 | Updated: 14:19 EST, 12 June 2016 As if Tuscany wasn’t tempting enough already, now it’s possible to stay in a majestic castle there while learning about fine wine from one of the UK’s most eminent sommeliers and taking part in poolside yoga. What’s more, meals come courtesy of … Continue reading »

It’s 950 years since King Harold took one in the eye at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. And to mark the anniversary, English Heritage has hidden special arrows at a dozen of its sites in the North East, with prizes for the finders. Sites taking part are Tynemouth Priory and Castle, St Paul’s Monastery … Continue reading »

In 1940, Guildford children sat on Pewley Downs watching German bombers flying over on their way to London. These children would have been well aware that they were part of an epic struggle that would shape the future of their country. Perhaps they thought of similar struggles they had read about at school – the … Continue reading »

Britpop veterans Ocean Colour Scene and Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley are both set to perform at Caerphilly Castle during the same weekend in September. The band, famous for hits such as The Day We Caught the Train and Riverboat Song, have announced their show on September 17, which will mark the 20th anniversary of their … Continue reading »

MLAs have asked the Minister for the Economy to make East Antrim a “signature tourism project” with the Gobbins the focus of a “master plan”. The requests were made by East Antrim DUP MLAs Gordon Lyons and David Hilditch during a Stormont adjournment debate on tourism in East Antrim on June 7. Mr Lyons said … Continue reading »

A documentary on Limerick’s metal festival Siege of Limerick is online now. The Siege of Limerick is a bi-annual metal fest held in Dolan’s, Dock Road on the Easter and Hallowe’en bank holiday weekends. Already running for eight years, ‘Siege’ has attracted hundreds of quality metal touring acts for a day-long, access all areas, free … Continue reading »