Chillingham Castle
A visit to Chillingham Castle illustrates the burden and benefits of owning 800 years of history in a fabulously eclectic family home. Situated in Northumbria… Read More »Chillingham Castle
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Norham Castle
Norham is a much fought over border castle in Northumbria and there are still extensive remains of this twelfth century fortress to visit today. Now… Read More »Norham Castle
Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne Castle is really just the outer shell of a Tudor fort that has been gutted internally by an Edwardian grandee and a visit is… Read More »Lindisfarne Castle
Berwick upon Tweed Walls
The walls of Berwick upon Tweed were lavishly built by the usually parsimonious Elizabeth I, to defend the town against Scottish assault. They were largely… Read More »Berwick upon Tweed Walls
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh is amongst the greatest fortresses in England and a visit takes you through 1400 years of history of this Northumbrian castle. From royal capital… Read More »Bamburgh Castle
Conisbrough Castle
Conisbrough is a large Norman castle in South Yorkshire and the highlight of our was visit was the spectacular round keep and buttresses. The keep… Read More »Conisbrough Castle
Richmond Castle
A visit to Richmond Castle sees a huge and impressive Norman fortress, built to subdue the north of England soon after the Norman Conquest. Richmond… Read More »Richmond Castle
Middleham Castle
Famous for its association with Richard III, Middleham Castle is a largely ruined 12th century fortress to visit in Yorkshire. The castle was the home… Read More »Middleham Castle
Arbeia Roman Fort
Arbeia Roman Fort is not what you expect to find while driving through a South Shields housing estate! This fantastic reconstruction brings the Roman presence… Read More »Arbeia Roman Fort
Tynemouth Castle and Priory
Tynemouth Castle and Priory is an English Heritage site in Newcastle in a fantastic location, built by the Normans after the original Northumbrian structures were… Read More »Tynemouth Castle and Priory