Penwith is where Britain ends. It is the final strip of land before the sea, stretching out a small finger into the ocean as though reaching forlornly for the sunset. Britain’s ancient inhabitants ...

Edward of Woodstock was born in – unsurprisingly – Woodstock, on June 15th 1330. He was the eldest son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault, but alas he never actually became king, dying one ...

Prepare for an action-packed day at Rockingham Castle! Watch as the Knights of Nottingham take to the Tilting Lawn in an epic display of jousting. Set in the stunning grounds of Rockingham Castle, ...

Historic UK is pleased to introduce a selection of unique exclusive use castles to rent across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Whether you choose a medieval palace, a fort or a Victorian folly, ...

Between the quiet suburbs of Oswestry and the bucolic sweep of the Shropshire countryside stands the earthen-fortress of Old Oswestry. One of the most impressive and best-preserved Iron Age hillforts ...

Emerging in the late 15th century, the English Renaissance was a cultural revival characterised by flourishing literary developments and musical contributions. Whilst it arose as an offshoot of the ...