King Edward I: The warrior king
From Flower of Chivalry to Hammer of the Scots, King Edward I had more nicknames than any other monarch, but how did he measure up to them?
Words by Neil Jones
The medieval chronicler Peter Langtoft,...
King Arthur’s Cornwall: Searching for Camelot
The timeless legends of King Arthur and his brave knights live on in the magical landscapes of North Cornwall
Words by Natasha Foges
Knights and dragons, warriors and wizards, swords and stones: the ancient myths and...
Edinburgh Castle history: 900 years protecting Scotland’s capital
Scotland’s biggest attraction still stands proud above its capital city 900 years after its inception
It’s estimated there were once around 3,000 castles in Scotland but one stands head and shoulders above the rest: Edinburgh Castle's...
The Auckland Project
Bishop Auckland, a small Northeast town with big ambitions, is fast becoming a cultural hub
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, was once the playground of the second most powerful man in England. Powerful men don’t usually...
History of Suffolk county’s architecture
The architecture of the county of Suffolk is a mix of colour and character, with timber-frame and flint, pargetting and thatched roofs, moats and chimney stacks
By Jenny Woolf
Scattered around the flinty-grey churches of Suffolk,...
Northumberland Castles
Northumberland is home to more castles than any other English county. We travel to England’s northernmost region to hear tales of theft, murder and spooky apparitions
Its location close to the Scottish border has meant...
Top 10 things to do in the British summer holidays
School's out – great for your little ones but not so great for you once they start climbing the walls. Here's our guide to some great British days out to make the summer holidays...
Explore the mystical Tintagel Castle
The jagged Cornish coast is full of surprises, but none as captivating as Tintagel Castle, which has long been associated with the legend of King Arthur
For those who like the stuff of legends, this...
WIN a stay in a spectacular castle in stunning Pembrokeshire
We’re offering one lucky winner and their guest the chance to win a two-night stay at the spectacular Roch Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The winner and their guest will also be treated to a...
Windsor Castle: The largest inhabited castle in the world
How much do you know about the history of the largest inhabited castle in the world?
Though the origins of Windsor Castle go all the way back to 1070 when William the Conqueror ordered the construction...
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