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 family.
Posted on January 04th, 2012 in Family Travel
Posted on December 31st, 2011 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 December 23rd, 2011 in Family Travel
Skipton Castle is located at Skipton, a town in North Yorkshire, England. It is one of the most preserved castles in Europe, built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron. This medieval castle has stood for 900 years. Aside from its function as private residence, Skipton Castle is a popular tourist attraction that [...]












