Canterbury Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral built in England, its origins can be traced back as far as 597. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Church of England. It held immense significance as one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in medieval England after the bloody murder … Read more
Is Shrewsbury The Most Haunted Town In Shropshire? Well, with the number of tales of ghosts and reported eerie goings on in its historic streets, it could indeed be considered a strong contender for the title of the most haunted town in Shropshire and possibly even in England. This picturesque market town has witnessed its … Read more
Rochester Cathedral was founded in 640 making it England’s second oldest cathedral, losing out on top spot to Canterbury Cathedral. It was founded by Justus, one of the missionaries who accompanied Augustine of Canterbury to convert the pagan southern English to Christianity Click here to watch our tour of Rochester Cathedral Following the Norman Conquest … Read more
The stunning Sudeley Castle is nestled away in the Cotswold Hills. The exact origins of Sudeley are shrouded in mystery, lost in time; we do know that during the reign of King Ethelred ‘The Unready’ (978-1013 1014-16) early 11th century there was a Saxon manor house on the site. It is believed that in 1443, … Read more
For more than three centuries, the Llanerchaeron estate was home to ten successive generations of a single family. Each generation helped shape the estate into what we see today. This includes the villa, servants’ quarters, stables, farm structures, and a walled garden, all harmoniously situated within a landscape that seamlessly combines beauty with productivity. The … Read more
Edinburgh is a bustling historical city that offers so much to see and do. The main focus of our visit was to experience the wonderful historical landmarks and learn more about them. Check out our video vlogs of our experience in Edinburgh here too. Princes Street Gardens We arrived in Edinburgh late afternoon and began … Read more
Farleigh Hungerford Castle lies in a rural area in Somerset that is just 9 miles from Bath. The site is currently cared for by the English Heritage and admission fees do apply (Car Park is free). The site has informative notice boards and you take a free audio tour of the grounds which we found … Read more
Chambercombe Manor has been described as the most haunted place in Devon and even one of the most haunted in Britain, it certainly has a long and sometimes chequered past. Many paranormal researchers have visited and it has been featured on the popular television show “Most Haunted”. Our visit was in the middle of August … Read more
Ludlow Castle is located in the beautiful historic market town of Ludlow in southern Shropshire. The castle is situated in the heart of the town centre so is very convenient and easy to get to if visiting the castle specifically, or if spending the day in this lovely town. We approached the castle from the … Read more
Cardiff Castle is set in the centre of the capital city of Wales. Once we found a place to park and made our way through the hustle and bustle of a busy city we came upon the Castle’s stone animal wall, a feature added by the 3rd Marquess of Bute. The wall was added in … Read more