Great British Boltholes: Hexham’s Langley Castle is an award-winning medieval marvel with some ghostly goings on… Langley Castle in Northumberland is the North East England Hotel of the Year It’s a castle hotel with ‘medieval redoubt’ decor and ‘excellent hospitality’ There’s a small cocktail bar and a restaurant serving ‘posh and delicious’ food By Neil Armstrong … Read more
One’s been locked out! The Queen arrives at Windsor Castle to find the gates firmly bolted – and a bodyguard tries in vain to pull them open The Queen was locked out of Windsor Castle upon arrival last Thursday Her Range Rover swept into the driveway but braked abruptly as the gates shut A female … Read more
A stunning Grade I-listed castle that was once owned by a swashbuckling sailor who killed the real-life Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean has gone on the market for £1.9million. Coupland Castle dates back to the 12th century, having been built on land belonging to Sir John de Coupland, the squire who … Read more
Britain was a fractious nation in the 7th Century AD, still looking for stability several centuries after the collapse of the Roman empire. At this point, various kings ruled over different regions of land and many languages and religions dominated certain locales. The exact date of the church is not known, but it is though … Read more
Holidaymakers can feel like they are the king of the castle in this quirky Airbnb – because it is, after all, an actual castle. Longs Park Castle in West Ashton, Wiltshire, boasts a Rapunzel-style tower, an observatory and a clockhouse. And with a one-night stay costing from £211, and the property sleeping up to 16 … Read more
A once-hidden island has been uncovered in Antarctica after melting glaciers caused by record high temperatures revealed its rocky shore to passing scientists. A group of polar researchers from the Thwaites Offshore Research (THOR) project spotted the island as their ship passed through Pine Island Bay in Antarctica. The island has been named Sif after the … Read more
The Queen’s youngest granddaughter inherited her love of riding after being taught by the monarch and her grooms from an early age. And Lady Louise continued to enjoy her grandmother’s favourite past time on Saturday as she rode out for moderate walk around the Windsor Castle grounds. Making a rare appearance the royal, 16, was joined … Read more
Bringing the sunshine! Queen dons dark glasses as she arrives at Windsor Castle on a bright winter afternoon – after Prince Andrew set off from home in the rain Queen, 93, was pictured arriving at Windsor Castle in a chauffeur-driven car Monarch donned pair of sunglasses and accessorised with dainty pearl earrings Prince Andrew was photographed … Read more