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Chepstow Castle, a Really Old Castle

on July 12, 2018 Castles England Historical UK Wales 144 views

Chepstow Castle was not on our itinerary. After exploring and/or staying in 12 castles on our 2 week trip through Cornwall and Wales, we thought we were done... but Chepstow Castle called. Chepstow Castle in

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Cardiff Castle

on July 11, 2018 Castles England Historical UK Wales 104 views

Cardiff Castle sits right in the city center of Wales' capital, amongst the bustle of shops and the honking of traffic. Like most castles that stand today, Cardiff Castle was built atop earlier fortifications. The original

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Fun Times at Caerphilly Castle

on July 11, 2018 Castles England Historical Ruins UK Wales 79 views

At this point in our 2018 UK trip, we've seen and stayed in 10 castles. Obsessed much? Just a bit. This time we're exploring Caerphilly Castle, the largest Castle in Wales (and second largest in

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A 15-Minute Exploration of Carew Castle

on July 9, 2018 Castles England Historical Ruins UK Wales 64 views

After a long day of driving towards the Pembrokeshire Coast from exploring Dolbadarn Castle in Snowdonia National Park, we were tired of being in the car. Opportunity presented itself in the form of Carew Castle,

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Dolbadarn Castle in Snowdonia National Park

on July 9, 2018 Castles England Historical Lakes National Parks Ruins UK Wales 88 views

The sights of Snowdonia National Park reminded us so much of Scotland. It was beautiful and unexpected. As were the crowds --unexpected that is. We had planned to ride our way to the top of

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Ruthin Castle, a Hotel Run by Peacocks

on July 8, 2018 Accomodations Castles England Historical UK Wales 95 views

If you couldn't tell from our previous posts, we are Americans mildly obsessed with castles. We don't have any true castles in our home country so medieval castles are foreign to us. Their often turbulent

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Exploring Chirk Castle

on July 7, 2018 Castles England Historical Museums UK Wales 84 views

After our last castle excursion, our expectations fell drastically. When we stumbled upon Chirk Castle later in the day, we weren't sure what to expect and our enthusiasm had waned. Should we stop or should

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Powis Castle, A Castle of Portraits & Flowers

on July 7, 2018 Castles England Historical Museums Ruins Wales 97 views

Powis Castle, built in the 13th century, is located near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. It's renowned for its magnificent garden and terraces. We know it as the castle with an overwhelming number of painted selfies

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A Night in Thornbury Castle

on July 5, 2018 Accomodations Castles England Historical Ruins UK 121 views

One night in the bedchamber of a notorious dead king and his ill fated queen... sounds like it's just right up our alley. In 1535, King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn spent 10 days at

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A Day Trip Guide to Visiting Lundy Island

on July 5, 2018 Castles England Historical Ocean Ruins UK islands puffins uk islands wildlife 198 views

A 2-hour long ferry crossing from the coast of Devon leads to Lundy Island, a jewel in the Atlantic Ocean. This dramatic 3-mile long, ½-mile wide granite outcrop has a long, surprising history and is

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