The North of England offers not only a sweeping arc of interesting historical spots (this area was the Roman frontier, after all), but also incredibly varied terrain (moors, mountains, North Sea, lakes, sweeping beaches), beautiful abbeys, and religious sites, intriguing […]
York Castle Museum After journeying through Viking history in York (at the Jorvik Viking Centre), I headed over to explore the first of three York Museums Trust holdings, York Castle Museum. The museum’s site surprises in part because it’s housed […]
Owned by the National Trust, the 500+ year-old Plas Yn Rhiw (Mansion in Rhiw) is near the sea end of Llŷn Peninsula, which juts out into the Irish Sea on Wales’ west coast. Visit a beautifully-preserved manor house on a […]
A trip to North Wales wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden. Located in the Conwy Valley, and surrounded by the stunning Carneddau mountains of Snowdonia, these gardens offer something for everyone. From impressive formal […]
It is almost impossible to narrow down a “top ten” list of Welsh castles. Each has it’s own unique history, setting and architecture. However, there are certain castles that show up again and again on top lists, and those are included […]
