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“It’s a Group Effort”: Carnforth’s Leighton Hall Celebrates Top Nomination

on 2019/04/16

As they celebrate their 60 th year of opening to group visitors, Leighton Hall are delighted to have been nominated as finalists in the prestigious 2019 Group Travel Awards. Readers of GTO magazin..

In heritage, Houses, Restorations

The Guiding Principles for Restoring a Historic Property

on 2019/04/03

Restoring a historic property is a privilege that comes with many responsibilities. It requires passion, dedication and expertise, but the results can be rewardingly beautiful.

In heritage, Castles, Gardens, Events

Alnwick Castle in Northumberland opens for 2019 on Fri 29th March!

on 2019/03/20

Hang on to your hats, cloaks, boots and broomsticks as magnificent Alnwick Castle in Northumberland prepares to open its great doors again for the 2019 season on Friday 29^th March!

And what magic, mirth and mayhem lies ahead for all who dare to enter!

In heritage, Castles, Gardens, Events

Discover 1000 years of history at Arundel Castle – Reopening 2nd April 2019

on 2019/03/13

Situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex Arundel Castle was built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel. Retaining many original features such as the Norman Keep, medieval Gatehouse and Barbican survive, the house was almost completely rebuilt between 1870s and 1890s the magnificent architecture in Gothic style is considered to be one of the great works of Victorian England.

Hampton Court Palace Front Through Trees

In heritage, Castles, Royal Family, Gardens, Easter, Events

What’s happening at Historic Royal Palaces, April - June 2019?

on 2019/02/20

From a transformed Castle to explore and a brand-new Queen Victoria exhibition to enjoy, to Easter egg hunts and live performances uncovering the ‘Terrible Tudors’ in all their gory glory, there’s a whole range of activities visitors can join in at Historic Royal Palaces this spring.

In heritage, Weddings

VISIT HERITAGE’S TOP 5 PROPOSAL SPOTS

on 2019/02/12

If you or your beloved are a bit of a movie fan and you are looking for that special place to pop the question, choose to re-enact or borrow atmosphere from a classic movie. Here are some ideas of fabulous places where proposals have happened in film fiction. You may just be able to pick up some of the lingering romance.