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Hever Castle in Kent, South-East England.

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

First time visiting Hever Castle? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. A brief history of Hever Castle The original Hever Castle, constructed as a medieval defensive stronghold complete with a gatehouse and walled bailey, received its licence…

castles, England, Kent, South-East England, UK

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

First time visiting Dover Castle? Here is a practical guide to help you plan. It covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Brief history of Dover Castle Standing above the White Cliffs, Dover Castle has been known as the “Key…

castles, England, Kent, South-East England, UK

Plan your visit to Leeds Castle: opening hours, prices and parking

First time at Leeds Castle? Here’s a practical guide to Leeds Castle opening hours, ticket prices, parking and how to get there, with clear tips to help you plan a smooth day out. Brief history of Leeds Castle Founded on an island site, Leeds evolved…

castles, England, Kent, South-East England, UK

Ashby Castle: ticket prices, parking and how to plan your visit

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is one of the most atmospheric historic sites in Leicestershire, a medieval ruin that tells the story of England’s turbulent past. Managed by English Heritage, this grand site combines fascinating history, scenic views and interactive exploration. This practical guide explains…

castles, East Midlands, England, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle: Ticket prices, parking and visitor guide

Belvoir Castle rises above the Leicestershire countryside as one of England’s grandest stately homes. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, the castle offers a mix of regal history, landscaped gardens, and sweeping views of the Vale of Belvoir. This practical guide explains everything…

castles, East Midlands, England, Leicestershire, UK

Golden Lane, Prague: A guide to the castle’s most colourful street

Golden Lane is one of the most photographed spots inside Prague Castle, Czechia, thanks to its rows of brightly painted houses that look straight out of a fairytale. This short cobbled street has a long and curious history, once home to castle guards, craftsmen, and…

castles, Czechia, Prague

Vladislav Hall, Prague: guide to visiting hours, access & tickets

The Vladislav Hall in Prague Castle is one of the grandest medieval interiors in Europe. This guide gives you what to plan for, including its history, how to reach it, when it is open, how much it costs, and what else to do in the…

castles, Czechia, Prague

St Wenceslas Chapel, Prague: guide to visiting hours, tickets & planning tips

The St Wenceslas Chapel in Prague is one of the most richly decorated Gothic chapels in Europe, located in St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, Czechia. This guide gives direction for visiting, including how to gain access, when it's open, ticketing options, what to expect,…

castles, cathedrals, Czechia, Prague

Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula, New Zeealand.

The shocking story of New Zealand’s only castle

Larnach Castle on the Otago Castle near Dunedin is the only castle in New Zealand. And there’s a scandalous story behind it. To skip the story and just buy skip-the-line Larnach Castle entrance tickets, head here. There are also several Larnach Castle tours from Dunedin…

castles, Dunedin, New Zealand, Otago, South Island

How to get into Edinburgh Castle when the tickets have sold out

Edinburgh Castle tours – which include admission tickets – often have availability when straight entry tickets have sold out. Want to skip the explanation and just book a tour that gets you into Edinburgh Castle? Check which tours have availability here. What to see at…

castles, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK