The other side of castles
From hot air ballooning and medieval jousting to overnighting with ghosts and walking in the footsteps of royalty; find out more about the great family days out at Britain’s castles, visit those featured in famous films including Harry Potter and read our exclusive interview with Charles Berkeley.
A visit to a castle in Britain offers a great family day out. There are a range of activities from hot air ballooning to medieval jousting festivals which everyone can enjoy. You can also experience haunted castles up close and castles immortilised on the silver screen.
The other side of castles
Castles offer great family days out, with events, exhibitions and activities available in wonderful surroundings for the whole family to enjoy. So here are the Top 10 family days out at Britain's castles.
Top 10 family days at Britain's castles
Charles Berkeley is the owner of the magnificent Berkeley Castle, located in Gloucestershire, South West England. Here, he gives us an insight into what he loves about Britain, life at Berkeley and much more.
Interview with Charles Berkeley
Visit Britain’s castles as seen in your favourite films. This 5-day itinerary will take you from the Highlands of Scotland to bustling London to view the castles made famous by the silver screen.
Castle film itinerary
Dramatically situated, packed with history and scattered throughout the land, there's a castle for you whatever your particular interest.
The secret life of castles
Did you know that half of all adults believe that ghosts might exist? It’s no wonder then that so many people come to Britain and visit one of the thousands of sites that are said to be haunted. And here are our top 10.
Top 10 Haunted Places in Britain
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Get your Great British Heritage Pass
For any of you garden lovers or those planning a history or heritage themed trip around Britain, the essential "buy before you leave" product is the Great British Heritage Pass. Providing free entry into over 580 castles, gardens and stately homes across the length and breadth of Britain, it really is the key to unlocking Britain's secrets.
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