A roaring fire was waiting for us, the flames hungrily licking the wood with a satisfying crackle. The sun had just set on a day of icy winter sunshine, the old castle now illuminated and framed by ...

David Cannadine examines the careers of British Prime Ministers through their props of power. Standing in a fireplace in his Temple of Peace at Hawarden Castle in Wales, is a selection of axes used by ...

HAWARDEN Castle gardens will be open on Sunday, May 16, from 1.30-5pm, by permission of Sir William and Lady Gladstone, with all proceeds going to the Clwyd Special Riding Centre. HAWARDEN Castle ...

Nestled away on the border between England and Wales, one 18th-century Gothic castle is an unusual and utterly cool place to visit as the weather changes. With extensive grounds and opulent interiors, ...

A RARE mirror which hung in a North Wales castle for generations will feature at an exclusive exhibition next month. A RARE mirror which hung in a North Wales castle for generations will feature at an ...

Nestled on the border of England and Wales, one Gothic castle is a unique getaway destination to visit as the weather starts to change. Offering expansive grounds and lavish interiors, Hawarden ...

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