Castles

From friendly ghosts protecting much-loved local shops to the less friendly kind haunting castle walls, Lincoln has its mix of paranormal activity. With the help of Haunted History of Lincolnshire, The Lincolnite has searched through ghostly archives to find the top 10 most haunted places in the city. Take a look at our top 10, proving spooky … Continue reading »

Valentine’s Day can turn into a costly occasion, with pressure to fork out on lavish bouquets, pricey meals, or five-star mini-breaks. But this February 14 doesn’t have to involve remortgaging the house for a trip to Paris; some of the best romantic views you’ll find are on home soil, and most of them don’t cost … Continue reading »

Photo via Flickr/Jiuguang Wang As Rapunzel said in the movie “Tangled,” “I’ve been on this incredible journey, and I’ve seen and learned so much.” It’s one of the reasons why we all can’t help but love Disney movies—the fact that they are a means of escape, taking us on these magic carpet rides to whole new … Continue reading »

The Tigray Cultural and Tourism Bureau (TCTB) has opened bidding to sell Abreha Castle Hotel to re developers. The hotel currently has 24 rooms and two small restaurants. One serves traditional Ethiopian food and the other offers European cuisine. The buyer is expected to preserve the old castle in the hotel, while at the same … Continue reading »

American catering company Aramark will take over Highcliffe Castle Tearooms, as former contract holder warns the deal could put “a lot of local businesses in jeopardy.”   US Aramark Corporation – which provides prison food and school meals – will take over the running of the Tearooms on April 1, after Christchurch Borough Council agreed to sell … Continue reading »

Regional News of Tuesday, 24 January 2017 Source: Starrfmonline.com 2017-01-24 Edina chief threatens to shutdown Elmina Castle The historical edifice is situated on the lands of the Edina traditional area The Paramount Chief of the Edina traditional area, Nana Kwadwo VI, has threatened to close down the Elmina castle by Friday, January 27, if authorities … Continue reading »

An adrenalin-packed alternative to the conventional romantic escapes on offer elsewhere, Classic Grand Touring is offering adventurous types the opportunity to try ice driving in Sweden this Valentine’s Day. Couples will enjoy two full days’ ice driving in a Subaru or Mitsubishi rally car on a frozen lake in northern Sweden (staying just over the … Continue reading »

Close to 500,000 foreign tourists visited the Bran Castle (opening photo), one of Romania’s most famous tourist destinations, also known as “Dracula’s castle”, in 2016. The Rasnov medieval fortress and the Black Church are also popular destinations for foreign tourists who come to the mountain city of Brasov, in central Romania. Located in central Romania, … Continue reading »

Comments (1) A Nottinghamshire district has been named as the happiest place in England. Newark and Sherwood – which covers Sherwood Forest and the towns of Newark-on-Trent, Southwell and Ollerton – has come out top in the government’s national happiness survey. Residents have rated their happiness at an impress 8.11 out of 10; a huge rise … Continue reading »

All that remains of the Castello di Pentedattilo where the massacre of the Alberti family took place. Throughout history, Malta has served as a refuge and safe haven for many who had fallen foul of the law, or who were being pursued and persecuted for various other reasons in their home country. From the pre-Christian … Continue reading »