Those who plan to visit the Bran Castle (also known as Dracula’s Castle) in Transylvania this April will have the chance to see and enjoy several local Easter traditions.

From April 2 to April 23, the castle will host presentations of traditional costumes from Gabriel Boriceanu ethnographic collection, and an exhibition of old photos depicting local customs and traditions. Also, some rooms will be arranged to look like peasant interiors from Mateias village, reports local Agerpres.<... (View original article)

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08:23 EDT, 29 March 2017
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08:33 EDT, 29 March 2017

Wedding guests who were invited to a grand Welsh ceremony turned up 124 miles way after mistaking Camarthen castle for Caernarfon.

The group had been due to celebrate the wedding at Caernarfon castle, but ended up three hours away when they went to the wrong venue.

The romantic castle where the bride and groom were tying the knot was at the other end of Wales – and they had no chance of m… (View original article)

Perched on the tip of the stunning Antrim & Causeway Coastal Route, Ballygally Castle is an exquisite 17th century castle transformed into a luxurious hotel.
 
Game of Thrones® Tour
In collaboration with Leisure Tours Northern Ireland, Ballygally Castle is offering this unique experience for Game of Thrones® enthusiasts who wish to follow in the footsteps of their favourite characters. Starting with Sallagh Brae, view breath-taking scenes of the Antrim Coast Road, hearing how Game o… (View original article)

Wales is often called the castle capital of the world, with over 600 castles, of which 100 are still standing. 

So you can’t really blame this wedding party that turned up to the wrong castle. 

Problem is, the two castles are some 124 miles away. The mixup happened in Wales’ oldest town of Carmarthen, where the group expected to see Caernarfon Castle. 

Instead, there stood the smaller, less majestic but equally historic Carmarthen castle.

Carmarthen town counc… (View original article)

As you can may or may not know, there are few things more terrifying than the Easter bunny. But here’s one: The Easter Bunny at Dracula’s Castle. But terrifying or not, that will be the children’s entertainment next month in the Transylvanian countryside at Bran Castle (AKA Dracula’s castle). The 14th century castle is now a historical tourist attraction, but it also hosts plenty of light-hearted events that have nothing to do Bram Stoker’s brooding, supernatural protagonist or the more mur… (View original article)

Imagine a castle and you probably think of something occupied by a wealthy family or run by the National Trust.

But Braemar Castle, a near neighbour of the Queen at Balmoral, boasts a different model – community ownership – and the 10th anniversary of that feat will be celebrated later this year.

The castle was once a site of tumultuous upheaval and conflict. The second Earl of Mar, who oversaw the construction in 1628, was a childhood friend of King James VI. But with the J… (View original article)

Tighter security for Windsor Castle guards´ ceremony after Westminster attack
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Press Association

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04:08 EDT, 28 March 2017
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Updated:
04:09 EDT, 28 March 2017

Security has been enhanced around Windsor Castle ahead of the Changing The Guard ceremony following the Westminster terror attack.

Barriers were put in place around the royal residence in Berkshire on Monday evening to support existing road closures, Thames Valley Police said.

Th… (View original article)

Sudeley Castle is just one of the Cotswold attractions offering 2 for 1 entry this weekend.

In celebration of English Tourism Week, visitor experiences across the Cotswolds will be offering two-for-one entry – offering the perfect excuse to plan a family excursion or day trip this spring.

From Friday 31 March to Sunday 2 April 2017, a range of attractions will be inviting visitors to enjoy the money-saving deal, with businesses involved incl… (View original article)

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The new barriers will be in addition to the normal road closures which had already been arranged for the Wednesday event

Security barriers are being placed around Windsor Castle ahead of the next Changing of the Guard.

Police said the decision was made following a review of security after the terror attack at Westminster last week.

The extra protection would be installed on Monday evening, a force spokesman said.

The spokesman added tha… (View original article)

Croatian Castle in TOP 12 Most Beautiful in Europe

croatiaweek
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Travel

One of the world’s most popular travel magazines, Condé Nast Traveller, has named a castle in Croatia among its selection of the 12 Most Beautiful in Europe.
Europe has a rich history and is home to some magnificent castles. Condé Nast Traveller did find room in their list of the best 12 in Europe for the stunning 13th century Trakošćan castle, located in northern Croatia in the Varaždin Coun… (View original article)