Destinations UK
Every month we will feature selected destinations in detail throughout Britain. These features will build over time to provide the visitor with a wonderful gazetteer of Britain! We also include links to heritage accommodation for each destination.
The Battle of Marston Moor
The Battle of Marston Moor during the English Civil War was the largest battle ever fought on English soil and…
Red Lion Square
Hidden away in Holborn, this small public square has a very intriguing history. It has been the scene of a…
Winchester, Ancient Capital of England
Modern day visitors to Winchester can’t help but soak in the history as they wander through the ancient streets of this small city. Few however may realise that some of Winchester’s first settlers arrived there more than 2,000 years ago.
Yielden Castle, Bedfordshire
Built sometime after the Norman Conquest of England, Yielden Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved motte and bailey castles in the area.
The Battle of Maldon
As recalled in the 325-line Anglo-Saxon poem ‘The Battle of Maldon’, a marauding army of Vikings were confronted by a…
The Battle of Shrewsbury
Although the powerful Percy family had supported the Lancastrian King Henry IV when he took the throne from Richard II…
The Battle of Boroughbridge
The Battle of Boroughbridge was the culmination of a lengthy dispute between King Edward II and his cousin Thomas, Earl…
Tower Ravens
The ravens at Her Majesty’s Palace and Fortress The Tower of London in England
