What's New:

A ghost story for Caernarfon Castle has been added to the Legends tab.

A profile of Barden Tower has been added to the Profiles tab.

A ghost story for Dover Castle has been added to the Legends tab.

A profile of The Marksburg has been added to the Profiles tab.

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Coming Soon:

A profile for Bunratty Castle in Ireland.

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Castle Events:

Old Wardour Castle - England
25-27 May 2013 11am-5pm
Robin Hood

Kenilworth Castle - England
25-27 May 2013 11am-5pm
Sonnets and Swords: Elizabeth at Kenilworth

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Site last updated on 18 May 2013.

Castle Trip 2013

The Great Castle Trip - 2013

June 2nd - June 22nd

On June 2nd we will be starting the Great Castle Trip of 2013, visiting 47 castles along four rivers in two countries over three weeks. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter as we make live updates during the trip. Facebook and Twitter links can be found near the bottom of the right column.

We will start our journey along the Middle Rhine in Germany visiting majestic hilltop castles along the river which were home to robber knights. Then we will visit Burg Eltz and some other castles along the Mosel River, including a falconry show at Burg Reichsburg in Cochem.

Then we head to France to see the most beautiful castles in the world along the Loire River in an area known as the Valley of the Kings. Mixed with Loire River castles, we'll visit picturesque castles on the River Cher.

This Week in History:

19 May 1536

Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII, is beheaded at the Tower of London after being charged with committing adultery and treason.

20 May 1217

The Second Battle of Lincoln is fought at Lincoln Castle where English forces under William Marshal defeat French troops commanded by Thomas, The Comte du Perche; as part of the First Baron's War.

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Visit the Timeline page to see a list of historical events in chronological order.

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