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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…

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…

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…

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…

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

How to get into Neuschwanstein Castle when tickets have sold out

Entry to Neuschwanstein Castle is by guided tour only, and tickets sell out weeks in advance. But tour operators have reserved special skip-the-line tickets. To skip the explanation and book a Neuschwanstein Castle tour with skip-the-line tickets, head this way. Getting into Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein…

Alcazaba of Almería: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore the stunning Alcazaba of Almería. My 2026 visitor guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and history for this Spanish fortress. This Spanish castle guide was checked and updated in January 2026. The first time I climbed the zigzagging ramp towards the Alcazaba of Almería's…

Bodiam Castle in East Sussex, South-East England.

Plan your visit to Bodiam Castle: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is a picture-perfect moated medieval castle that attracts visitors for its dramatic silhouette, accessible ruins and riverside setting. This practical guide explains what first-time visitors need to know about opening hours, ticket prices, parking and how to plan a smooth…

Visiting Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland: First time visitor guide

Prepare for visiting Bamburgh Castle with this practical visitor guide. View essential details on the history, layout and entrance fees of this outrageously handsome Northumberland landmark. What is Bamburgh Castle? Bamburgh Castle is a Grade I listed fortress perched 150 feet above the spectacular Northumberland…

Alcázar of Segovia: Hours, ticket prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Alcázar of Segovia in Spain? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. What is the Alcázar of Segovia The Alcázar of Segovia is a castle-fortress perched atop a rocky crag where…

Stokesay Castle, Shropshire: Guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

A complete guide to visiting Stokesay Castle in Shropshire. Find current entry prices, opening hours, and historical context for this fortified manor house. This guide was updated in March 2026 to reflect new admission prices. Other guides may have outdated pricing information. Stokesay Castle, tucked…