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Nottingham Castle – An Experience For All

Nottingham Castle – An Experience For All

ByJanine Moore Updated4 December 2022

Nottingham’s Royal Castle has often been known primarily from the stories of the legendary Robin Hood and his merry men, his connections with the castle, King John, and the Sheriff of Nottingham.  Did you know…

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Walks Around Castle Howard, Yorkshire

Walks Around Castle Howard, Yorkshire

ByPaul Steele Updated30 September 2022

Castle Howard is situated in the heart of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A walk around and within the grounds of Castle Howard is a favourite that I have done time and…

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Old Sarum: Historic Site Of The Original Salisbury

Old Sarum: Historic Site Of The Original Salisbury

ByMartin Lewes Updated13 November 2021

On one of the most important days in English history, 1 August 1086, all the significant landowners in England gathered to swear allegiance to William the Conqueror, marking the completion of his annexation of the…

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Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire

Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire

ByJanine Moore Updated27 August 2021

Built in the early 17th century, the present Bolsover Castle lies on the earthworks and ruins of the original 12th-century medieval castle; the first structure of the present castle was built between 1612 and 1617….

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Boston Castle – Quirky History Above Rotherham

Boston Castle – Quirky History Above Rotherham

ByPaul Steele Updated8 July 2021

Situated on hill in the south west of Rotherham I came upon Boston Castle. A rather unique looking building, square, quite small and not grand like most castles tend to be. It had a commanding…

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Exploring Walmer Castle And Gardens

Exploring Walmer Castle And Gardens

BySally Laker Updated5 July 2021

I do love castles and this is one of my favourites in Kent. There’s nothing better on a sunny day than a trip out to explore Walmer Castle and their fabulous gardens. We packed up…

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Sizergh Castle And Garden

Sizergh Castle And Garden

ByVictoria England Updated18 May 2021

Sizergh castle has been on my to do list for the longest time, after a lovely friend of mine mentioned it to me. It sounded like the perfect day trip for the kids. Brief History…

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Codnor Castle, A Walk With History

Codnor Castle, A Walk With History

ByJanine Moore Updated11 September 2021

Codnor castle is a grade II listed building and a scheduled ancient monument but even so is also classified as a building at risk, which I feel is a terrible shame since it is instilled…

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Newark Castle – History Beside The River Trent

Newark Castle – History Beside The River Trent

ByJanine Moore Updated17 August 2022

Newark on Trent in Nottinghamshire is a historic town on the beautiful River Trent, a scenic place for walking beside the river, or for discovering a Castle with history to explore. Newark castle was founded…

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A Family Trip to Deal Castle

A Family Trip to Deal Castle

BySally Laker Updated5 July 2021

We all love a trip to a castle and Deal Castle is one of the more unusual castles in Kent. It’s right on the sea front and is a great place to explore with children,…

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The Roman Saxon Shore Fort of Burgh Castle, Norfolk

The Roman Saxon Shore Fort of Burgh Castle, Norfolk

ByPaul Steele Updated24 June 2022

Built around AD 300, Burgh Castle is one of the best preserved Roman monuments you can see in Britain today. Although only 3 walls survive, they are virtually standing at their original height. I happened…

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A Trip To The Magnificent Dover Castle in Kent

A Trip To The Magnificent Dover Castle in Kent

BySally Laker Updated1 March 2021

I’ve been wanting to go to Dover Castle for ages, I’ve always loved Castles and history and both of our children have been with their schools but I had never had time to go. So…

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