Pontefract Castle ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

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…
Malbork Castle near Gdansk, Poland.

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…
Edinburgh Castle.

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…
Casa Loma in Toronto, Ontario.

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)

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

The first time I climbed the zigzagging ramp towards the Alcazaba of Almería's entrance, slightly breathless and wondering if I'd taken the wrong path, I understood why medieval attackers never breached these walls. The fortress sprawls across 25,000 square metres atop a solitary hill, its…