Pontefract Castle Wins Tripadvisor Award
in Pontefract
Pontefract Castle has just been named a winner in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025. This isn’t just a local …
A look at the history of Ravensworth Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
in Ravensworth
What remains of the once mighty defence of Ravensworth Castle is now all but a remarkable 14th century ruin, whose stones …
A look at the history of Spofforth Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
in Spofforth, North Yorkshire
Perched on a rugged outcrop above the quaint village of Spofforth, just five miles south of Harrogate, the ruins of Spofforth …
A look at the history of Helmsley Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
in Helmsley
Helmsley Castle, located within the market town of Helmsley on the edge of the North York Moors, has evolved dramatically over …
Is Pontefract Castle Haunted? Paranormal Investigation Nights Now Open To The Public
in Pontefract
If you’re the kind of person who can’t resist a good ghost story—or you’ve watched way too many episodes of Most …
Discover the Secrets of Dress at York Castle Museum’s Refreshed Fashion Gallery
in York
Fashion tells stories. And not just about style. Clothes reveal bits of history, daily life, and even secrets from the past. …
A look at the history of Hornby Castle with Dr Emma Wells
in Bedale
A drive through Hornby Castle Park is a drive through the picturesque. As the modern road winds straight through the former …
How Much Does Owning a 700-Year-Old Castle Cost? The Price of Ripley Castle Revealed
in Harrogate
Imagine living in a 700-year-old castle, surrounded by lush woodland, a charming village, and even your own cricket ground. Sounds like …
A look at the history of Whorlton Castle with Dr Emma Wells
in Potto, North Yorkshire
One of many of its type found throughout the North York Moors, the site of Whorlton Castle, situated near Swainby, dates …
Wakefield Council to get £626,000 funding for Museums & Castles
in Pontefract in Wakefield
Latest visitor economy grant news from West Yorkshire. The following funding at Wakefield Council has been announced: Cabinet set to approve …
