Archive for the Category ‘Castles’

Chillingham Castle

Chillingham Castle

Last night I went with a group of friends on the Chillingham Castle Ghost Tour.
Chillingham castle was built in the 12 century, and as our guide informed us, originally it had a round tower but this was subsequently replaced by the square design you see today. The castle itself became fully fortified in 1344 which [...]

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle

You will be able to see a short film of a visit to Alnwick Castle by clicking on the play button below.
However, whatever is said, whatever is shown, nothing can replace the history and excitement of an actual visit to the castle itself.

Dunstanburgh Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle

Standing dramatically on the cliff tops between Craster and Embleton in Northumberland is Dunstanburgh Castle. The Castle is now largely ruinous although it rated at one time among the largest and grandest castles in the North of England.

Today the only way to reach Dunstanburgh Castle is on foot along the exposed Northumberland coastline. We started [...]