Alnwick Castle in Northumberland is the second largest inhabited castle in England (after Windsor Castle), and has been the home of the Percys since 1309. Yves de Vescy, Baron of Alnwick, erected the first parts of the castle in about 1096 to protect England’s northern border against invasion from Scotland. The Castle was first restored, [...]

  Dunstanburgh Castle is the largest fortress in Northumberland and stands on a remote headland on the spectacular coastline and despite its ruinous state, it presents a formidable and imposing sight from a distance. The Earl of Lancaster began construction of the fortress in 1313, when relations between himself and King Edward II, his cousin,  had [...]

Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible via a three-mile causeway at low tide only, Lindisfarne Castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect. Originally a Tudor fort, it was converted into a private house in 1903 by the young Edwin Lutyens. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, with windows looking [...]