Raby Castle is located at Staindrop, Darlington in Durham, England. It was built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor house by the powerful Nevill family who owned it until the Rising of the North in 1569. Since 1626, Raby Castle has been the home of Lord Barnard’s [...]
Posted on February 17th, 2009 in Family Travel
Posted on February 01st, 2009 in Ecotourism, Family Travel
Nottingham Castle located at Friar Lane in Nottingham, England. It’s a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history. The galleries also bring [...]
Posted on January 15th, 2009 in Family Travel
Located near Grantham in Leicestershire, England, Belvoir Castle possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period. The elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendor of the Guard Room are worth to see.
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