Thousands of visitors flock to UK castles each year, some with links to Harry Potter, others with a long history of sieges, but for two archaeologists from the University of York, the site of what was ...

If you ever wanted to live in a castle, now is your opportunity. Appleby Castle, located in Eden Valley, England (in the Lake District), is a Norman castle built in the 12th century—and it's up for ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

For families trying to keep their kids entertained throughout the summer, a free day out is always an ideal option. But instead of heading down to your local park or woodland for a walk, there is a ...

Join medieval historian Matt Lewis at his favourite fortress in the whole of Britain, Ludlow Castle. Built as a frontier fortress, Ludlow stands proud on what was the harsh wild western frontier ...

The reopening of a city's Norman castle after a £27.5m revamp has been hailed a success after strong visitor numbers. Norfolk Museums Service said a daily average of about 1,500 people had been ...

Wealthy landowners looking to out-Jones their neighbors during the late 19th century saw an opportunity to make a huge statement by building imposing stone fortresses and then importing entire rooms ...