We decided to stop off in Wiltshire to the lesser known ruin of Ludgershall Castle, we visited the area a few times before but have been greeted with restoration work and fences so it was nice to revisit the castle to see it open and accessible, join us as we explore and delve into some... Continue Reading →
Modern day Caerwent, used to be known as Venta Silurium to the romans stretching to around 44 acres with much of it enclosed within 2nd century walls. In this video you'll see the remains of a Romano British temple, a forum with excavated houses and a basilica and also the remains of roman shops. Join... Continue Reading →
If you're searching for a place that feels like a perfectly preserved secret, a little pocket of pure enchantment, then you've found it. This is Wells, home to England's smallest city. Tucked away like a precious jewel in the soft, green folds of Somerset, just 20 miles from historic Bath and 7 miles from the... Continue Reading →
We travelled back to the beautiful county of Monmouthshire in Wales to visit a now ruined castle is set against the beautiful lush hills which form a backdrop to Abergavenny town. Your visit offers you a castle and a museum in just one visit, not to mention it being a free attraction, famed for its... Continue Reading →
We wander the church of St. Kenelm and Minster Lovell Hall in Witney, West Oxfordshire. Most medieval ruins in the UK are either castles or monasteries, halls are much less common, but Minster Lovell Hall is a fine example, a grand manor house constructed around 1440 and occupied for nearly 300 years before being abandoned... Continue Reading →
This blog see’s us still in the incredible Devon area, for an explore around Okehampton Castle. Built soon after the Battle of Hastings and as part of the Norman Conquest, the castle had a vital role to play in consolidating William the Conqueror’s control of the rebellious South-West of England. Okehampton Castle was built on... Continue Reading →
Lydford, a quintessentially English village, hidden away on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon is where we will explore both the Norman village church of St. Petrock and the nearly 800 year old ruins of Lydford castle that served primarily as a harsh and unforgiving prison and courthouse. The history of the village begins in... Continue Reading →
We are so excited to be exploring one of Cornwall and one of the UK’s most remarkable castles in Britain. The castle itself commands fantastic views across the valley and overlooks the surrounding beautiful Cornish countryside. The circular shell keep is one of the most complete remaining examples in the West Country. The remnants of... Continue Reading →
We visit the market town of Much Wenlock, which for over 700 years has a history that stretches back much further. But it’s more the impressive yet tranquil remains of the Priory ruins that we are here today to take an explore around and we’d like to invite you to join us whilst we walk... Continue Reading →
The ruins of this Cistercian abbey of Buildwas that sits in stunning countryside, with the imposing River Severn below and the beautiful historic towns of Much Wenlock and Ironbridge nearby. So join us whilst we take a walk around Buildwas Abbey. The impressive ruins of the abbey date as far back as the 12th century.... Continue Reading →
During the 3rd century, when Britain was part of the once powerful Roman Empire, this was one of the largest cities throughout the country. From trade’s people to trendsetter’s Wroxeter was a thriving metropolis of power, Politics and pampering, so join us and let’s explore roman Britain. Wroxeter's roman name was Viroconium, home to over... Continue Reading →
The Stronghold of Beaumaris sits on the island of Anglesey and is famous as the greatest castle never built. It was the last of the royal castles that were created by Edward – and perhaps his final masterpiece. It’s nothing more than a breath-taking example of medieval ingenuity. From the moment you step through the... Continue Reading →
A late 13th century stone concentric fortress founded by King Edward the 1st, with its huge twin towered gatehouse ruins are quite intimidating, but once inside what’s more impressive is the powerful diamond-shaped inner ward and the views from the battlements, not only has this particular stronghold made history but it was also a castle... Continue Reading →
We continue to explore the iron ring of castles built around North Wales by King Edward 1st where you’ll have the chance to walk the remains of one of only three Edwardian castles in the North east of Wales and explore the true extent of the violence that consumed the area during the welsh wars... Continue Reading →
Exploring some of the remarkable fortresses across North Wales, our journey takes us to one of the first castles built in Wales by King Edward I ‘Longshanks’, which formed part of his chain of great fortresses across the north to subdue the welsh people. Built between 1277 and 1284 and protected by a moat and... Continue Reading →
Founded in the early 12th century, Haughmond abbey was a ruined, medieval, Augustinian monastery with a community of canons and priests whose daily life was reined by monastic rule. but unlike most monks they did not all lead secluded lives and often travelled around providing spiritual support. Monasteries are the homes of communities of men... Continue Reading →
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