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Royal Castles of England: The Full Guide
The royal castles of England are where the country’s story was written. Kings were crowned, imprisoned and murdered inside their walls. Queens were courted, crowned and beheaded. Some still fly the Royal Standard today, while others are glorious ruins you can wander with a flask of tea and a picnic blanket. I’ve pulled together this…
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Scottish Clan Castles: History and How to Visit
Scottish Clan Castles: History and How to Visit There’s something different about standing inside a castle where the same family has hung its portraits, fought its feuds and buried its secrets for 700 years. Scottish clan castles aren’t museums that happened to be castles. Many are still family homes, still flying the chief’s banner, still…
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The History of the English Castle: A Beginner’s Guide
Stand at the foot of almost any English castle and you’re looking at a story of power, fear, ambition and, eventually, comfort. The history of English castles spans nearly 900 years, from hastily dug earth mounds in 1066 to a granite “castle” finished in Devon in 1930. You don’t need a history degree to enjoy…
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Medieval Reenactments at UK Castles: What to Expect
There’s a moment at every good castle event when the noise stops you in your tracks. Hooves thunder down the lists, a lance cracks against a shield, and a few thousand people gasp at once. That’s when you realise this isn’t a museum visit any more. Medieval reenactments at UK castles are some of the…
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UK Castle Festivals and Events: Annual Calendar
Britain’s castles were built for drama, and every year they bring it back. From thundering jousts in high summer to after-dark light trails at Christmas, the UK castle events calendar is packed with reasons to visit somewhere you thought you already knew. This guide brings the best castle events UK-wide into one month-by-month calendar, so…
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Castles You Can Actually Stay In (UK Edition)
There’s a moment every castle lover knows. It’s closing time, the gift shop shutters come down, and you’re walking back to the car park wondering what it would be like to stay behind. To watch the battlements turn gold at sunset, have the ramparts to yourself, and wake up inside history instead of queuing to…
