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Clifford’s Tower, York: A practical guide – with hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

Clifford's Tower rises above York's skyline on a steep grassy mound, the last significant remnant of York Castle. Built by William the Conqueror in 1068 to control the rebellious north, this stone keep has seen nearly a thousand years of English history, from Norman conquest…

castles, England, UK, York, Yorkshire

The keep of Peveril Castle in Castleton, Derbyshire.

Peveril Castle, Castleton: A practical guide – with hours, prices & parking

Peveril Castle sits dramatically above Castleton in Derbyshire's Peak District, one of England's earliest Norman fortresses. Built between 1066 and 1086 by William Peveril (or Peverel/ Peverell, as spellings were inconsistent in the 11th century) — possibly an illegitimate son of William the Conqueror —…

castles, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, Peak District, UK

Castillo de San Marcos, St Augustine: Hours, prices and visitor tips

First time visiting Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine, Florida? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Castillo de San Marcos Castillo de San Marcos is a 17th-century Spanish stone fort in St.…

castles, Florida, St Augustine, USA

Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck: Practical guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

What is Schloss Ambras? Perched in the hills above Innsbruck at 632 metres elevation, Schloss Ambras is a Renaissance castle with a rather romantic backstory. Archduke Ferdinand II built it in the 1560s as a love gift for his wife Philippine Welser — an Augsburg…

Austria, castles, Innsbruck, museums

Merlin's Cave at Tintagel Haven, Cornwall.

How to get to the best bit of Tintagel Castle without paying

Merlin's Cave, the most evocative part of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, is on public land; discover the simple path to enter this 100-meter tunnel for free. Tintagel Castle and King Arthur Tintagel Castle on the west coast of Cornwall is one of English Heritage’s jewels…

castles, caves, Cornwall, England, South-West England, UK

Pontefract Castle guide: ticket prices, parking and visiting info

Pontefract Castle in West Yorkshire is a dramatic ruined fortress with deep history, from Norman lords to Civil War sieges. Here’s what first-time visitors should know: ticket prices, parking, opening times, access details, and tips so your visit is smooth. History and overview of Pontefract…

castles, England, UK, Yorkshire

One O’Clock Gun, Edinburgh Castle: Hours, prices, access & visitor tips

First time planning to see (or hear) the One O’Clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle? This guide covers castle opening hours, entry ticket prices, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of One O'Clock Gun at Edinburgh Castle The One O’Clock…

castles, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Visiting Malbork Castle from Gdansk: Train vs tour

Tours to Malbork Castle from Gdansk are strangely expensive. You can save a lot of money by taking the train to Malbork instead. Why visit Malbork Castle A red brick behemoth, Malbork Castle was once the HQ of the Teutonic knights and Polish kings, and…

castles, Gdansk, Poland, tours, trains

Is Edinburgh Castle open on Mondays?

Edinburgh Castle is usually open on Mondays – but there’s one important thing to check before you turn up at the gate. What makes Edinburgh Castle worth visiting? The city views from the terrace outside Edinburgh Castle are tremendous, but inside it’s a glorious mixture…

castles, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

How to get cheaper tickets for Casa Loma, Toronto

Due to the lack of booking fee, it is cheaper to book tickets for Toronto’s lavish castle, Casa Loma, through a third party. So you might as well get the lower ticket prices. To skip the explanation, and book Casa Loma tickets without the booking…

Canada, castles, museums, Ontario, Toronto