Walking Through the Shadows of White Castle Unlike Chepstow Castle, which looms high above the River Wye with its medieval battlements (which I explored in my previous blog here), White…
Walking Through the Shadows of Chepstow Castle Unlike Raglan Castle, with its Tudor elegance and tragic Civil War past (which I explored in my previous blog here), Chepstow Castle feels…
Walking Through the Shadows of Castell Coch Unlike St Fagans Castle, which has a deep connection to Welsh heritage and preserved history (as I explored in my previous blog here),…
Walking Through the Shadows of St Fagans Castle Stepping onto the grounds of St Fagans Castle, I felt a different kind of atmosphere compared to Cardiff Castle. While Cardiff’s towering…
As I stood before the towering façade of Margam Castle, I was immediately struck by its grandeur. The intricate Tudor-Gothic architecture, complete with imposing turrets, gables, and finely crafted stonework,…
INTRODUCTION White Lady Harlech Castle, perched dramatically on a rocky hill overlooking the Irish Sea, is one of Wales’ most iconic landmarks. Its imposing stone walls and breathtaking views make…
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd: The Warrior Princess of Wales Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd Warrior Princess often referred to as the "Warrior Princess of Wales," is a historical and symbolic figure in Welsh…
Perched high above the breathtaking Welsh coastline, Harlech Castle is a remarkable testament to medieval architecture and Wales’ rich history. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Harlech Castle offers…
INTRODUCTION Nestled on the banks of the River Ewenny in South Wales, Ogmore Castle history and stories is one of the region’s oldest Norman strongholds, built in the early 12th…
introduction to Cardiff castle There’s something about standing in the heart of Cardiff, surrounded by the hum of city life, only to step through the gates of Cardiff Castle and…