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Conisbrough Castle, Yorkshire: A complete guide to visiting with the family

Conisbrough Castle near Doncaster offers 12th century history, a photo-friendly keep and ruins that children love exploring. Why visit Conisbrough Castle? Conisbrough Castle is a mostly-ruined 12th century Norman castle in the South Yorkshire town of Conisbrough. The centrepiece of this English Heritage property, which…

Visiting the Château de Bouges, Loire Valley: Ticket prices, hours and tips

The Château de Bouges is an 18th-century country house and estate located in the Indre department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your visit. This guide was…

Visiting Pembroke Castle, Wales: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Pembroke Castle is a medieval stone fortress located on the banks of the Cleddau Estuary in the town of Pembroke, Wales. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026 and…

Visiting Castello Svevo, Bari: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

The Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo di Bari) is a 12th-century coastal fortress situated on the edge of the old town in Bari, Italy. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April…

Portland Castle visitor guide: Opening hours, tickets, and how to plan your visit

Portland Castle is a Tudor artillery fort built by Henry VIII between 1539 and 1541, overlooking Portland Harbour on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, managed by English Heritage. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide…

Visiting Blarney Castle, Cork: Ticket prices, hours and top tips

Blarney Castle and Gardens is a historic medieval fortress located in Blarney Village, just outside Cork City in southern Ireland. This guide covers Blarney Castle opening hours, Blarney Castle ticket prices, transport and parking details, accessibility information, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated…

Visiting Lerici Castle, Lerici: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Lerici Castle (Castello di Lerici or Castello San Giorgio) is a prominent 12th-century medieval fortress standing on a rocky promontory overlooking the Gulf of Poets in Liguria, Italy. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide…

Visiting Charles Fort, Kinsale: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Charles Fort is a classic 17th-century star-shaped military fortress located in Summercove, just outside Kinsale in County Cork, Ireland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, confirming that the…

Visiting Kilkenny Castle: Plan your trip with ticket prices, hours & top tips

Kilkenny Castle is a restored 12th-century Norman stone fortress and Victorian stately home located on The Parade in Kilkenny City, Ireland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, confirming…

Visiting Castel del Monte near Bari, Puglia: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Castel del Monte is a 13th-century citadel and castle located in Andria, near Bari, in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, noting…