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The article describes the Leeds Castle in England and highlights the author's experiences while staying at the castle since it was opened to the public. Historical overview of the castle is offered. According to the author, staying at the castle allowed him to roam around the estate and enjoy pretending to be like a king. Description of the rooms and other features of the castle is also provided.

The article offers information on the city of South Yorkshire in England. South Yorkshire is divided into two parts. The west, which is known for steep hills, rivers and ancient woodlands, and the east, which has land that flattens into arable fields dotted with Anglo Saxon towns and villages. A historical perspective on the city is offered, along with description of the tourist sites located within it. Such sites include the Wentworth Castle, Roche Abbey and the Conisbrough Castle.

The article features the Raby Castle which was built on the site of a manor house in the fourteenth century by the Neville family, located in County Durham in England. It says the Raby Castle was intended to be a fortified home rather than a fortress despite of its outside appearance. A brief history of the Raby Castle is also provided.

The article features the Highclere Castle in Berkshire, England. The castle resembles the Houses of Parliament and first-time visitors can think that the building is magically transferred to a lovely part of the countryside. It states that the castle is designed out of an Italic Gothic architecture by Sir Charles Barry, a Victorian architect. According to Lord Carnarvon, the owner of the castle, the central tower is not part of the plan but his ancestor wants to make the mansion more grand.

The article offers information on the Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, England. It reports that the castle has recently added three luxurious apartments to its house and has started welcoming residential guests. It discusses the castle's history and mentions the audio guide, offering a tour to castle ruins. It also mentions the kind of food being served at castle's tea house along with the Ludlow Festival, to be held from June 21 to July 6, 2008.

The article offers information on five castles in England. The castles have historic as well as artistic features. Burghley House, constructed in the Elizabethan period, is one of them. It is one of the largest and finest castles in England. In the castle, there are wonderful Heaven Room and Hell Staircase which were created by Antonio Verrio, a 17th-century Italian artist. This castle along with ones in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire is described as Hidden England.

The article provides information on the rich legacy of Wales' architecture. Jackie Newey's inside guide gives valuable information on the rich legacy of Wales' architecture. The guide covers the whole of Wales featuring an astonishing 172 buildings of architectural interest, right from Early Medieval and Christian through to Late Modern. In the Early Gothic period of the 13th century, castles dominated the architectural scene. Three distinct building communities were hard at work, each producing castles of quite different appearance depending on their motives and how much money they had to spend. The pursuit of elegance continued for another 200 years, as the nouveaux riches chased the dream of a perfect lifestyle. By the 18th century new mansions were springing up all around the countryside. This guide provides similar valuable information about Wales' architecture.

Describes the house of the article author at Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire. Description of the view from the house; Steps taken by the author to make the estate economically viable; Information on the history of Ripley Castle; Ways in which the author would like to be remembered.

The article focuses on Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, the home of Charles Berkeley. They have owned Berkeley for nearly 900 years, the oldest castle in England to be inhabited by the same family. During this time an English king was murdered there. Berkeley has a strong American connection. Sir William Berkeley became the first governor of Virginia in 1641 and Bishop George Berkeley gave his name to Berkeley University in California. Charles Berkeley views that a castle was a wonderful place to grow up in, and he enjoyed very happy times there, with his brother, when they were young.

The article reports on tourism in Great Britain and presents information on certain tourist spots there. Britain is full of delightful places to visit: countryside and castles, churches, museums and all kinds of contemporary and historic family attractions. Most are accessible by public transport — check with each for location and directions on how to get there. The Arundel castle is a Towering fortified castle and stately home overlooking the River Arun. It has Fine collections of furniture, paintings, armour, tapestries and clocks.

Great Britain is full of delightful places to visit. There are countryside and castles, churches, museums and all kinds of contemporary and historic family attractions. One can visit the 17th-century cottage where author Jane Austen lived with her mother and sisters from 1809-1817. England's largest vineyard, nestling in the Surrey Hills. Formal gardens, Pinetum, Fruit Field, Tropical borders, Country garden, Mixed borders, Rock garden. The five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, all directly associated with William Shakespeare and his family, offer a unique opportunity to experience the Stratford world of the famous dramatist and poet.

This article presents information on the Arundel Castle in Arundel, England. It occupies a dramatic site, high above the ancient town of Arundel, with magnificent views to the South Downs and out across the River Arun to the sea. Arundel Castle closely resembles Windsor and, as the royal family does not allow filming there, Arundel has been used to represent Windsor Castle in films such as "The Madness of King George" and "Victoria & Albert." More recently the castle featured in the television drama "Henry VIII."

Great Britain is full of delightful places to visit, countryside and castles, churches, museums and all kinds of contemporary and historic family attractions. Imperial War Museum Duxford is one of the world's most spectacular aviation heritage complexes with a collection of early 200 aircraft, the American Air Museum and a fine collection of military vehicles plus special exhibitions including The Battle of Britain, Normandy Experience and Monty. The Museum holds four Air Shows throughout the summer plus other events such as the Military Vehicle Show. Salisbury is arguably England's finest medieval cathedral. Guided tours highlight the cathedral's many treasures, including Magna Carta (1215 AD), England's tallest spire (123m/404ft) and Europe's oldest working clock. Sissinghurst Castle Garden is the 20th century creation of two English aristocrats, Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West, made in the ruins of a large Elizabethan house and set in unspoilt Wealden countryside.

The article presents information on the scenic beauty of River Exe in England, places in the nearby vicinity and some information about accommodation by Nigel Hicks. The river meanders peacefully through a bucolic landscape, early morning sun glinting off the mirrorlike surface, the summer greens of riverbank trees almost irridescent in the low light. A large mansion built in the mid-19th century, Knightshayes sits on a hill, lawns sweeping downwards from the front of the house, giving views southwards across the Exe to Tiverton beyond. The transports to get around are train and ferry. Places worth visiting are Knightshayes Court, Bickley Castle and Powderham Castle.

Focuses on the plans of Duchess of Northumberland, Jane regarding beautification of gardens at Alnwick Castle, England. Personal association of Jane with the gardens; Landscape designers who took the task of uplifting the gardens; Royal patron who supported restoration plans.

Features the man-made and natural wonders of Mild Wales in England. Historical documents of the landscape of the place; Scenery of mountains and lakes; Description of the heights of castles; Abundance of natural panoramas of history.

Presents the horticultural design of several gardens in east Scotland. Fashion style of the 17th-century in the garden at the Drummond Castle in Perthshire; Parterre designs at the garden of the National Trust for Scotland in Pitmedden; Knot garden at Castle Fraser.

Explores castles and palaces with connections to the royal family in Great Britain. Buckingham Palace; Royal Mews; Windsor Castle; Althorp Manor.

Features the historical sites along the National Cycle Route in North Wales. Ruins of the Cricieth Castle; Stone buildings at Llanystumdwy; Description of Mynydd Craig-Goch; Scenery at Caernarfon Bay; Architecture of Edward I at Segontium. INSET: further|INFORMATION.

Describes the wonders of the North Hampshire Borders in Hampshire, England. Introduction of the Hampshire Borders cycling initiative; Trail called Wayfarers Walk; Estate of Highclere Castle; Museum at the Whitchurch Silk Mill; Gardens at West Green House.

Describes the walking trail formed by the castles of Skenfrith, White and Grosmont in Monmouthshire, Wales. Construction of the castles to guard the Welsh border country of Monmouthshire by the Normans in the 12th century; Castles' formation of a route devised by the Monmouthshire County Council; How the trail follows the route of the old stage coach road.

Features Powderham Castle in Devon, England. Courtenay family's capacity for survival; Origin of the family name; Architectural features of the castles; Duty of noble owners to create rural employment.

Describes the Caernarvon Castle in located in northwest Wales. Tourist attractions; Restaurants and bars; History of the castle.

Presents a guide to castle accommodation in Great Britain. Amberley Castle Hotel in Sussex, England; Kinds of castle hotels that one can find in Great Britain; Amenities; Entertainment; Thornbury Castle near Bristol, England; Small castles.

Highlights the wilderness of north-west Wales as an ideal travel destination. Background on several castles and other historical buildings; Description of the land and seascapes; Description of the natural environment; Historical background. INSET: Further information.

Revisits the castles at Denbigh and Flint, Wales, as a travel destination for tourists in Great Britain. History of conflict between Wales and England; Construction of the castles; Conjectures about the reasons the castles were unfinished.

Describes the Eastnor Castle in Malvern Hills, England. Basis of the structure's architectural style; Materials used in constructing the castle; Interior design.

Describes the Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire, England. Historical background of the castle; Architectural designs used; Furniture styles; Acreage of the property.

Focuses on the British production of Elizabeth I and discovered why Northumbria has long been a favorite place of film makers. How William Shakespeare described Warkworth Castle, one of the castles of Northumbria; Several films done at Warkworth Castle; Features of Alnwick Castle.

Features the Allerton Park Castle in North Yorkshire, England. Owner of the Gothic mansion; Television and film productions shot at Allerton; Historical background on Allerton; Role of the castle in the Second World War; Details on the house.

Features the Powis Castle in mid Wales, Great Britain. Description of the Castell Coch; History on the creation of terraces in the garden; Details on the Powis Castle Garden. INSET: Further information.

Explores the Wealden area in East Sussex, England, with its historical houses, gardens, castles and country cottages. Description of the villages of Mayfield and Hartfield; Historical background of Bateman and Crowborough; Description of Sheffield Park. INSET: Further information.

Features the Kellie Castle in Scotland. Historical background of the castle; Famous personalities that have been part of the castle; Travel information about the castle.

Presents Elizabeth Hussey as she shares her love of the quintessential English garden and talks about her home at Scotney Castle on the Kent/Sussex border. How she met her husband and settled in Scotney Castle; Elizabeth and her husband's share of interest in gardening; Her comment on the public being allowed into her garden.

Features the historic town of Stirling in Scotland. Stirling as the location of the movie `Braveheart'; Reflections on William Wallace heroism; Famous Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297; Exhibition at the Smith Art Gallery; Wallace Monument; Stirling Castle; Home of the Earl of Mar. INSET: Further information..

Explores the castles, mansions, and abbeys of the Scottish Borders in Great Britain. Includes St. Abbs Head nature reserve; Floors castle; Maderston; Further attractions; Accommodations. INSET: Futher information..

Features the restored Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire, England. Historical importance of the castle; Role of the author in the restoration; Famous figures that visited the castle.

Features the stately homes used in the British television program `The Buccaneers.' Houghton Londge; Luton Hoo; Grimsthorpe Castle; Castle Howard; Stanway House. INSET: Further information..

Features castles found on the cliff tops of Wales. Carreg Cennen Castle; Cilgerran Castle; Dolwyddelan Castle; Castell Coch; Manorbier Castle; Criccieth Castle.

Recounts the author's visits to various castles and hotels in the Scottish highlands. Includes the Muchalls Castle near Stonehaven; Leslie Castle along the Glens of Angus; Meldrum House Hotel. INSET: Further information..

Features the Penhow Castle in Wales. Historical background; Description; Description; Castle tour; Helpful information.

The article features the historic architectures and sites in Durham, England. The historic buildings include the century-old Durham Cathedral where fugitives hammered for sanctuary in the late 10th century, the Durham Castle founded by William the Conqueror which lies opposite to the cathedral, and the shrine of St. Chubert. The tourist attractions include the Crook Hall and Gardens, the River Wear, and the Botanic Garden.

Focuses on the historical Inveraray Castle of Scotland owned by the Clan Campbell. Clan history; Location; Climate; Archaeological value of the place; Opening of the castle for public viewing.

The article presents information on Warwick Castle in England. Standing proud over the historic town below, it's one of England's most complete and impressive castles and, because of an ever-changing list of attractions, exhibitions and events, somewhere you can visit time and time again. There was a fortification here as far back as the 900s to protect against Danish invaders. William the Conqueror built a motte and bailey fort then, in 1088, the first Earl of Warwick was created by William I. Stone replaced wood in the castle's construction and, by the 18th century, the castle was more a residence and less about defence.

The article reports on the tourism prospects in the county of Essex in England. Essex is a county of hamlets and market towns, beautiful countryside and historical legend. The county's rich heritage boasts Colchester as Britain's oldest recorded town, Norman castles, and historic houses and gardens. In amongst all this, across the county, churches bear testimony to a history of some 2,000 years of Christianity. St Andrew in Creensted is a good place to start one's journey. Reputedly the oldest wooden church in the world, it dates from the 11th century. INSET: Further information.

The article presents information on various British castles which is of historical importance. One of the castle presented was the Cardiff Castle. The atmosphere is one of jolly flamboyance. Cardiff continued to evolve and it was the 3rd Marquess of Bute in the 19th century who transformed the living quarters of the castle into the Gothic revivalist fantasy one sees today. There is evidence of the men's shared humor everywhere, from the demonic face outside the gentlemen's Winter Smoking Room (intended to deter the ladies), to the nut in the monkey's teeth in the Dining Room that hid the bell to summon the servants. Powis Castle is one big work of art, inside and out. It is famous for its stunning terraced gardens cascading down the south front of the castle and dating back to the 1680s. It is one of the few baroque gardens in the world to have survived .

This article explores the historic attractions of the Isle of Wight, England. Whoever controlled the Carisbrooke Castle, it was said, controlled the Isle of Wight. The castle sits strategically high on a hill in the Centrex of the island and if you climb up to the battlements, you can just imagine keeping a close eye on the hillsides for approaching troops in more turbulent times. It's a fascinating record of the development of castles over some 1,200 years from the original Saxon camp with a Norman castle built on top to the present day. The keep, stone curtain walls and towers were 12th century, many of the domestic buildings date from the 13th century, including the Great Hall and the opulent chapel but the imposing twin-towered Gatehouse through which you enter today was added in the 14/15th centuries. Saint Catherine's Lighthouse encompasses a little piece of maritime history. The lighthousekeepers cottages have been refurbished in grand style and are now most comfortable, stylish and unusual holiday homes in an unsurpassed location. There are three cottages on this site, right next to the lighthouse itself and the highlight is sitting outside at night watching the beams of light make their circuit across the hill behind and out into the ocean. This lighthouse does still have an attendant or site and there are guided tours throughout the year which you shouldn't miss. A small light was first set up at this point in 1323 to warn ships from approaching too near. The present tower was built in 1838. It has 94 steps up to the lantern and the main light is visible for 30-nautical miles. On the west of the island, Dimbola, once the home and studio of remarkable Victorian photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron, is now a museum to her work and to pioneering photography and exhibitions of current photography.

The article explores historic attractions of the Channel Islands for the promotion of tourism in Jersey region, as of October 1, 2003. The Little Chapel, which stands in grounds of a former Roman Catholic college in Guernsey, is said to be the smallest church in the world. Exiled French writer Victor Hugo lived in Guernsey from 1855 until 1870, writing many of his most famous books. Mont Orgueil Castle, looming protectively over the village of Gorey on the east coast of Jersey, is the Channel Islands' most dramatic building. The most important archaeological site on the region is La Hougue Bie, in Grouville, Jersey. According to a local legend, the site's 12-meter-high man-made mini-mountain arks the grave of a French knight who rescued islanders by slaying a fearsome dragon.

Presents several gardens in Great Britain. Contribution of the Buckingham Palace garden in adding beauty to the palace; Description on the landscape of the garden in Walmer Castle; Recognition of Kew Gardens for having comprehensive living plant collection in the world.

Features several maritime attractions of Deal, Dover and Sandwich in Kent, England. Description of Walmer Castle; Design of the timber-framed house in Sandwich; Popularity of Secret Wartime Tunnels.