Not all castles are big and in your face, some are actually hidden in plain sight. How you might ask? Surely everyone knows a castle when they see one... well that's not always the case. The big stone castles that are clearly visible, the famous ones that show the power and wealth that some people… Continue reading Castle Spotting: How to Spot a Castle Hidden in Plain Sight
Author: Castlesandturrets
Hi there!
I'm Isobel and I blog over at castlesandturrets.com!
I'm a history travel blogger, who details my visits to castles, historic buildings and all my adventures!
I always try my best to provide you with helpful travel posts, either of places that you need to visit or what you can do to make your travels better!
When it comes to my days off work, I'll either be doing research on whichever bit of history takes my fancy, or you can find me outside and exploring as many places as I can with my boyfriend, Luke!
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How many of you have a goal? How many of you have achieved this goal? I don't know about you but I seem to have a never ending list of goals that I want to achieve. But my goals aren't something that come easily. I know I have to work hard for them. Some days… Continue reading Inspiration.53
12 Common Misconceptions About Castles
For people who loves history or just loves old buildings, then castles are one of most popular remnants of the Middle Ages that are still standing, and are a sure way to travel back in time. Even if you have to use your imagination for a little bit. But so many people assume that castles… Continue reading 12 Common Misconceptions About Castles
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So last week I spoke about how I had just taken up cycling, and how I managed to cycle 20 miles on a 30 year old bike... well now I've improved upon this. I decided to treat myself to a new bike from Evans Cycles, and I have to say I love it. It took… Continue reading Inspiration.52
Top Ten UK Castles with a Breathtaking View!
When it comes to visiting castles there can be many reasons to why you want to visit one. Some people just want to visit a castle that they can spend a couple of hours wandering around, taking in all the different architecture. Others want to see a castle for the history of the region, to… Continue reading Top Ten UK Castles with a Breathtaking View!
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