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.
Hemyock Castle
Hemyock Castle is tucked away behind high stone walls in the peaceful village of Hemyock in the Blackdown Hills. During the English Civil War the castle was used as a garrison for…
Cambridge
Cambridge is famous for its university, the first college of which, Peterhouse, was founded in 1284. But what of the history of Cambridge itself…
Aydon Castle, Northumberland
Aydon Castle is a superb example of a fortified manor house, and a reminder of the stark realities of life along the Anglo-Scottish border during medieval times…
Askerton Castle, Cumbria
Askerton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house, now part of an organic and rare breeds livestock farm…
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Even today the ruins of Ashby de la Zouch Castle are imposing and interestingly, include a genuine underground passage….
Arundel Castle, West Sussex
Arundel Castle has been the family seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years…
Appleby Castle, Cumbria
Standing guard over the Eden Valley since Norman times, Appleby Castle has always played a significant part in the history of northern England…
Acton Burnell Castle
Substantial remains of this late 13th century fortified tower house can be seen today. The influence of Bishop Burnell was such that this little Shropshire village twice hosted the English Parliament, first in 1283 and again…
