Lowther castle is a glorious gothic castle masterpiece nestled away in the stunning Lake District’s scenery. The castle ruins we see today are not strictly a castle at all but a country house that was completed in around 1812, however the Lowther family has occupied the grounds since 1150. Built 1812 Type Neo-Gothic House Condition … Read more
Wray castle may look like a magnificent gothic fortress with all its towers and turrets but the castle is actually a Victorian neo-gothic house constructed in 1840 for Dr James Dawson, a retired Liverpudlian surgeon. The house was built using his wife Margaret’s inheritance from a gin fortune. James also built the nearby Wray church. … Read more
Sizergh Castle is located at Helsington roughly 4 miles south of Kendal in Cumbria. The grade one listed building is set in a large, beautifully landscaped garden and has been home to the Strickland family since the early 13th century when the heiress Elizabeth Deincourt married Sir William de Strickland. Built 14th Century Type Solar … 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
The impressive ruins of Ludlow Castle stand proudly beside the River Teme in the Shropshire Town of Ludlow. The castle dates back to the Norman times when William the Conqueror invaded England and it is thought to be one of the first stone castles built in England. Click here to view our video on 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
Cardiff Castle’s history spans a breathtaking almost two thousand years. The Castle has seen both heroes and villains reside here with stories of intrigue, treachery, rebellions and even murder. Over the Castle’s long history it has fallen into a ruinous condition more than once but thanks to restoration work it is now a stunning Neo … Read more
Old Wardour Castle is found in the South West corner of Wiltshire, approximately 20 miles west of Salisbury. Located in the beautiful Cranborne Chase, this rural castle is surrounded by gorgeous countryside which we very much admired as we drew close. The approach is along a fairly narrow lane, and once navigated, we parked up … Read more
Old Wardour Castle was constructed in the 1390’s as a lavish fortified castle, set in the delightful Wiltshire countryside. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War, but the ruins were left untouched as an ornamental feature. Today the site is managed by the English Heritage and open to the public for exploring. Built … Read more
Castell Coch is located North West of Cardiff and is about 30 minutes drive from the city centre. It stands in a raised position overlooking the river Taff and is surrounded by woodland making for a very picturesque approach. The castle was well sign posted and very easy to find, and on arrival we parked … Read more