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Midlands castle guides: Travel information for the best castles in the English Midlands

The English Midlands preserve a dense concentration of history, where medieval fortresses, Elizabethan manor houses, and majestic hilltop castles dominate the landscape. From the defensive ruins overlooking the Peak District to the refined elegance of the Belvoir Valley, these sites offer a timeline of English…

Visiting Tamworth Castle: Ticket prices, opening hours and top tips

Tamworth Castle is a Grade I listed Norman motte-and-bailey castle located in the market town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning a trip to this historic site. The information in this guide…

Visiting Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, Gainesville: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park is a National Natural Landmark featuring a 120-foot-deep limestone sinkhole in northwest Gainesville, Florida. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, and practical visitor tips for planning an excursion to this unique geological site. The information in this…

Seeing manatees at Blue Spring State Park, Florida: Entry fees, hours and top tips

Blue Spring State Park is a popular nature reserve and manatee refuge located along the St. Johns River in Orange City, Florida. It is one of the best places in Florida to see manatees. This guide covers opening hours, entry fees, transport, and practical visitor…

Visiting Bruges Belfry: Ticket prices, opening hours and top tips

The Bruges Belfry, or Belfort, is a medieval bell tower located on the Market Square in the centre of Bruges, Belgium. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning a climb to the summit. The information…

The Avila City Walls in Avila, Castile and Leon.

Visiting Avila City Walls, Spain: Ticket prices, opening hours and top tips

The Avila City Walls, officially known as the Muralla de Ávila, are a complete set of medieval fortifications surrounding the historic old town of Avila in Castile and León. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for…

Visiting Modena Cathedral, Modena: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Modena Cathedral, officially the Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta e San Geminiano, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a premier example of Romanesque architecture in Italy. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning an…

The Budapest Castle Funicular in Budapest, Hungary.

Budapest Castle Funicular visitor guide: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

The Budapest Castle Funicular, known locally as the Budavári Sikló, is a historic cable railway that connects Clark Ádám Square at the foot of the Chain Bridge to the Buda Castle district. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, and practical visitor tips…

Visiting Orvieto Cathedral, Orvieto: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Orvieto Cathedral, officially known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, is a 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral situated in the heart of Orvieto, Umbria. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for those planning a trip to…

Visiting the Archaeological Museum of Chania, Crete: Ticket prices, hours and tips

The Archaeological Museum of Chania is a purpose-built cultural institution located in the historic Halepa district of Chania, Crete. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your visit. This guide was last updated…