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 →
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 →
Today we explore the beautiful Church of St Mary and St David and visit the remains of Kilpeck Castle, lying in Herefordshire in the west midlands, around 7 miles from Hereford, 25 miles from Gloucester. Both these sites tell a story of significance and its origins, so join us as we take a wander. On... Continue Reading →
The castle is known as the fantasy hilltop pleasure palace of a horse-mad Cavalier, poet and playboy, named William Cavendish, it’s here inside these walls that you will be transported to a lost age of aristocratic extravagance as you discover lavishly decorated rooms, the astonishing riding school and the richly coloured wall paintings that makes... Continue Reading →
The Yorkshire Dales has such a wealth of incredible castles, listed buildings and abbeys that some of them are a little overshadowed. Most people have heard of Fountains Abbey, Bolton Abbey and Rievaulx Abbey and yet Easby Abbey is more unknown and outshined by those three in the area. So why not join us as we... Continue Reading →
The castle here at Conisbrough near Doncaster has stood at the centre of Norman rule for almost a thousand years. Housed within a stunning picturesque landscape and perched strikingly above the Don Valley in a naturally defensive position, is it any wonder that Sir Walter Scott supposedly chose it as the inspiration for the castle... Continue Reading →
We’re visiting the now abandoned village of Whorlton, the small village overlooks Swainby in North Yorkshire, in particular our visit today takes us to explore both the old church and the medieval castle of Whorlton. So why not join us. The village of Whorlton is Located right on the edge of the North York Moors... Continue Reading →
At its peak in the 13th century, Croxden Abbey, which is also known as the Abbey of the Vale of St. Mary of Croxden quietly lies in Staffordshire, England and was once home to 70 monks. After its suppression in 1538, the abbey complex was converted into a farm. The church roof was removed, leaving... Continue Reading →
In this explore, were taking you on a trip to Mount Grace Priory, a late 14th-century Carthusian monastery on the western borders of the North Yorkshire Moors. The priory was the last monastery to be founded and one of the few that was founded in Britain during the period of the Black Death. It not... Continue Reading →
Located in County Durham in England, this castle has quite a rich history dating back to the 12th century, it originally was built as a defensive structure by King Henry II around 1170 and the castle had strategic importance, because of guarding the important Stainmore pass route through the Pennine Mountains, so it came to... Continue Reading →
Built within the walls of a former roman Saxon shore fort. It was initially a series of earthworks that supplement the existing roman walls but it was later on rebuilt as a substantial medieval fortress. It endured many sieges through its long history and was also used to imprison King James I of Scotland, the... Continue Reading →
Today, we get to explore a complete Tudor time capsule, going back in time to the 15th century, our story with Gainsborough Old Hall starts with a powerful charismatic character named Thomas Burgh. Starting off as a soldier as a Yorkist in the soon to be King Edward’s army, Thomas was knighted when Edward was... Continue Reading →
The wonderful yet eerie remains Roche Abbey, a Monastery that lies in the wooded valley of the Maltby Beck, about 9 miles from Doncaster and close to Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Now only a small part of the eastern end of the abbey church remains standing to any height. But this was once a splendid... Continue Reading →
Near the village of Tisbury and west of Salisbury towards one of the Nadder Valley’s best kept secrets – the magnificent Old Wardour Castle. Today the unusual hexagonal ruins of Old Wardour stand serenely in their lakeside setting, protected by acres of wood. This was not always the case and the ruin testifies to bitter... Continue Reading →
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