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 →
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 →
Today, we visit our last Castle of Gwent; Skenfrith Castle in Monmouthshire, one of the three with the last two visited previously, Grosmont and White Castle. Between them, the Three Castles controlled a large area of border country between the River Wye and the Black Mountains, with Skenfrith occupying a tactical spot on the banks... Continue Reading →
After the visit to White Castle as seen on our previous Blog we explored another one of the three castles of Gwent, Built to guard and dominate the main route between Hereford and Wales, Grosmont was built in the second half of the 11th century by the earl of Hereford, William Fitz-Osbern. Join us as... Continue Reading →
Today we visit one of the three castles of Gwent here at White Castle, whilst some castles and ruins are more mysterious than others, they all possess a rich history that went into the making of Wales as it is today: a land of natural beauty, with strong history, and the resilience to overcome the... Continue Reading →
With its great multi-angular towers and Tudor-styling, it is unlike any other stronghold in Wales; it soaks up the atmosphere with its grandeur and is extremely unique yet picturesque and mighty. As a tourist visiting here it’s exactly what you vision when you think of an extravagant and wealthy castle but as an enemy, an... 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 →
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