Forty minutes west of London,Windsor Castleis home to the Royal Family and is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, the site has more than 900 years of history and has been home to 39 monarchs. The castle is open to ...
It's an impressive building in its own right, a great medieval tower built in the 1180s at a strategic point on those famous white cliffs, overlooking the narrowest part of the Channel between England and France, and today recreated as a medieval palace. Even more fascinating is what's go...
Where to stay: "The Hope Anchor". Stay near Bodiam Castle. plan your stay Copyright iLongLoveKing 5. Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh - Northumberland Bamburgh Castle has been voted one of the Most Beautiful Castles in England. It is located in the village of Bamburgh, on the North East coa...
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Built to keep enemies out while protecting the safety and comfort of those within, England's castles have long captured the imagination of travelers from around the world. Castles first appeared in Britain during the 11th century during the Norman Conque
This43-room hotel, found north of Bath in England, has a world-class spa, equestrian center, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. A manicured road of trees leads guests to the charmingly restored mansion, which features refined antique furnishings blended with contemporary touches. ...
near Atcham, Shropshire, England. Attingham Park is a Neoclassical country house and estate, finished in 1785. The Attingham Estate, comprising the mansion and some 650 acres, was gifted to the National Trust in 1947. The house is a Grade I listed building. Attingham Park is now the regional...
Hampton Court Palace Richmond upon Thames Greater London ENGLAND Dover Castle Dover, Kent, ENGLAND. Dover Castle was founded in the 12th century and has been described as the "Key to ENGLAND" due to its defensive significance. It is the largest castle in ENGLAND. During the reign of Henry ...
He remained buried in France for forty years until his body was brought back to England by his grandson,Sir Gilbert, and interred, according to the terms of his will, in St Alkmund’s Church, Whitchurch, Shropshire (4).Such was Eleanor’s father. ...
Over time, the castle has played host to a number of notable historic events as visitors. An early castle was captured and destroyed by William Wallace in the 13th century. Later visitors included Mary Queen of Scots and James VI, later James I of England and Scotland. ...