Minster Lovell Hall
Minster Lovell Hall is a free to visit English Heritage site in Oxfordshire. This fortified manor house is now a picturesque ruin and, when we… Read More »Minster Lovell Hall
Midlands
Bolsover Castle
Our visit to Bolsover Castle, a grand seventeenth century creation, was piqued by seeing it on its hilltop location every time we drove on the… Read More »Bolsover Castle
Beeston Castle
Beeston is a fantastic castle to visit, situated on a rocky escarpment, it’s twin towered gatehouse gives magnificent views of the Cheshire plains. Visiting Beeston… Read More »Beeston Castle
Spofforth Castle
Spofforth castle is actually a delightful fortified manor house to visit that we discovered while taking the scenic route to Newcastle. The site was originally… Read More »Spofforth Castle
Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle is a huge structure spanning many centuries and styles and now you can visit the Elizabethan knot garden too. Begun in the twelfth… Read More »Kenilworth Castle
Medieval Defences of York
Based on the original Roman fort, the medieval defences are a magnificent tourist attraction after being saved from demolition by over zealous nineteenth century town… Read More »Medieval Defences of York
Newark Castle
Newark is an important castles to visit, being the place where King John died after overindulging in peaches allegedly. It’s also an impressive ruin on… Read More »Newark Castle
Clitheroe Castle
Clitheroe Castle is basically a small tower keep and any visit should include the museum and war memorial. There are also nice views overlooking the… Read More »Clitheroe Castle
Barnard Castle
A visit to Barnard Castle immediately displays the strategic positioning of the castle. Dominating the crossing of the River Tees the castle is the centrepiece… Read More »Barnard Castle
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle is one of the premier tourist attractions in England and has been designed as a full day destination, rather than a 30 minute… Read More »Warwick Castle