Nowhere in the world has such quirky little cities as Britain! When you’re looking for places to visit in England other than London, you’ll find plenty of fascinating smaller British cities to visit – each …
Rugged and beautiful Scotland is awash with more than 1500 castles. Some now lie in ruins, others are still inhabited, and there are plenty of Scottish castles to stay in too. From the oldest castle …
Few places in the world truly feel like they have stepped out of the pages of a fairy-tale, but Wales, with more castles per square mile than any other country in the world, is one …
The tiny British Channel Island of Jersey is the perfect place to visit castles, as it has 3 – all within an hour’s drive of each other. Constructed in different centuries, these Jersey castles offer …
Rated as one of the happiest places in Britain, Skipton in North Yorkshire (known as the “Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales“) attracts thousands of visitors every year. With 17 cosy pubs, a 900-year-old castle, a …
Spending days out exploring Yorkshire’s incredible historical buildings is one of my favourite things to do. Often I can’t take my beloved spaniel Bertie with me, so I was thrilled to discover that Skipton Castle …
Halfway between the popular British cities of York and Edinburgh, historic Durham will captivate you with its winding river, characterful streets and its UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral and Castle, plus, this buzzing university city has …
Ruined Spofforth Castle near Wetherby is one of North Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets and a real off-the-beaten-path treat. Hidden away in plain sight on a sleepy street in the quiet village of Spofforth, it would be …