Castles

Published: 06:02 EST, 16 January 2017 | Updated: 06:09 EST, 16 January 2017 A ghost hunter claims the spirit of one of William the Conqueror’s favourite barons haunted them during the investigation of a castle – giving him a medieval-style beard in an eerie photo. Andrew Alexander, 47, was investigating 14th century Spofforth Castle in … Continue reading »

Kent is home to some great tourist attractions, including stunning castles, beautiful gardens and cathedrals. But some of the county’s sites of interest are perhaps less well known to people who don’t live in the area. Here’s our list of nine places and attractions in Kent you have probably never heard of – but they … Continue reading »

Blarney Castle is not the biggest castle in Ireland, nor is it the oldest. (That honor goes to Kilbrittain Castle, about an hour south.) But it easily ranks as its most popular, with hundreds of thousands of travelers coming from all across the world to stroll the 1,500-acre grounds, explore the 14th-century castle, and, of … Continue reading »

Outlander Leoch Castle  ( Youtube / ItalianOutlander IlMondoDiJamie&Claire ) ‘Outlander’ has become a huge hit to the point that its fans have been curious about what is it to see the castle in person. The setting of the said series is the “Perthshire Castle” which was made famous by the TV show. The historic castle … Continue reading »

23rd April guided tour of Alhama de Murcia castle Each month the tours take visitors to the newly restored castle The castle which dominates the skyline of Alhama de Murcia can be visited by joining one of the regular monthly guided tours offered. This month there are visits on the 8th, 13th and 23rd April … Continue reading »

Published: 17:03 EST, 14 January 2017 | Updated: 21:24 EST, 14 January 2017 With its spectacular views over the Avon Gorge – and with the magnificent Clifton Bridge as a backdrop – No 1 Windsor Terrace has to be one of the most desirable addresses in the country. The five-storey Grade II listed Georgian end-of-terrace … Continue reading »

It was built in 1142. But the magnificent Crac de Chevaliers in Syria may not survive the war presently engulfing it. High on a hill, almost halfway between Homs, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea, sits a grand and formidable castle. All imposing turrets and towers, winding parapets, and massive stretches of limestone walls, the Crac … Continue reading »

JOLIET – The group that bought the former Diocese of Joliet property hope someday to open a winery in the 19th-century limestone house known as “The Castle” because of its solid stone walls and turrets. The house, which was the residence of a brewer years before it became the first home for the bishop when … Continue reading »

Humble, charming little Wales is a land of lusty men’s choirs, salty harbors, slate-roofed villages, stunning mountains and stout castles. For many travelers, these mighty castles alone are reason enough to visit, and Wales is slathered with them. During the late 13th and early 14th centuries, English King Edward I started building these awe-inspiring fortresses … Continue reading »

Times-News Artful Travelers will embark on a trip to Ireland this spring, visit the Pacific Coast in August and participate in a river cruise to Vienna and Christmas Markets in December. n A few spots are remaining for Alamance Arts’ nine-day Treasures of Ireland trip this spring. The trip will be for nine days beginning March … Continue reading »