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
For over 800 years Rochester Castle has stood overlooking the River Medway in the historic town of Rochester. The castle is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional examples of Norman architecture in England. Its keep, in particular, stands as the tallest surviving tower of its kind in Europe. The castle played a critical … 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
The stunning Sudeley Castle is situated near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The castle is both beautiful on the interior and exterior, surrounded by a 1200 acre estate that includes ten award winning gardens nestled within the Cotswold hills. The castle is steeped in history with strong royal connections, it has seen many royal guests and Queen Katherine … Read more
Whittington Castle is located in the village of Whittington in Shropshire, just a stone’s throw away from the town of Oswestry. While today Whittington stands very much on the English side of the Welsh border, during the Middle Ages it was situated within the Welsh March – a loosely defined area that ran along the … Read more
Aberystwyth is a Welsh seaside town in Ceredigion, Mid Wales. Amongst the tourist attractions and just a few yards away from the sea lies the ruins of one of Edward I’s greatest fortresses, Aberystwyth Castle. The castle saw much conflict between the English and Welsh and is the site of the first known use of … Read more
Gwydir Castle is situated in the Conwy valley, Wales. It is positioned on the edge of the floodplain of the river Conwy and to the west lies the forested slopes of Gwydir Forest. Fortifications have been apparently present at this site since AD 600. The fortified manor house that we see today was built in … Read more
Raglan Castle was one of the last medieval fortresses to be built in Wales. The majestic castle is now ruined but much of the stonework remains and is most striking against the rural surroundings in Monmouthshire, Wales. Following the civil war Cromwell ordered the castle to be completely demolished but the castle defeated the workers … Read more