Unusual ways to enjoy castles
Step back in time to the days of knights and battles, when castles dominated Britain's landscape. Visiting historic castles is undoubtedly a highlight of any trip to Britain, but why not explore our castles in a different way? Here are a few of our favourite unusual ways to enjoy Britain's castles:
Live the fairytale
Close your eyes and imagine Britain... what do you see?... a sea of green rolling meadows… the glistening dew at sunrise… what about an enchanted castle shrouded in fog and centuries of mystery?
There are few people who aren't captivated by the majesty of castles, and no image of Britain is complete without one. But did you know you can do a lot more in a castle than simply explore and look around?
There are many castles in Britain that actually offer the chance to sleep in a turreted tower surround by thousands of years of noble history. Craig-y-Nos Castle overlooking the Brecon Beacon National Park was once the estate of the world-famous opera diva Adelina Patti. Today, you too can be a Queen for a night inside this famous fortress. Visit our Stay in a castle pages to find out about other castles you can stay in.
For something more adventurous head to Leeds Castle in Kent where you can take a hot air balloon ride at sunset high above the castle walls and into the sky. This is surely one of the most exclusive views you could ever get of Britain.
And if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, why not try a castle cookery course? That's right. Cooking in castles! Swinton Park Castle Hotel in North Yorkshire offers a range of courses with celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager who will make you a King of the kitchen in no time.