Highclere Castle is home to Crawleys on Downton Abbey & the Earls of Canarvon (one of whom funded finding Tutankhamun’s tomb) in real life. Here’s our guide. Highclere Castle is more of a stately home than many castles on this site. However it is still very special and world famous now as the home of Crawley family in the popular … Read More
Hidden away in the Peak District of Derbyshire, Bolsover Castle is a fairytale castle perfect for exploring, or combining a visit with nearby Chatsworth House, 30 minutes drive away. History of Bolsover Castle Bolsover Castle has a very interesting history, but not all of it is written down. The oldest visible parts of the castle date from the 13th century, … Read More
Arundel Castle, which was built in the 11th century, is the historic home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has been continuously occupied and renovated over the centuries. This vast castle, located in splendid gardens with a view of the River Arun in West Sussex, was constructed at the end of the 11th century. The highly influential Howard family is … Read More