Jutland's last royal castle turn 750 years old

KOLDINGHUS, Jutland’s last royal castle and home to a fascinating museum, turns 750 years old in 2018. The castle has played an important role in Denmark’s history, and the anniversary will be marked with a special exhibition, ’The Splendour of Power’, showcasing a selection of magnificent and unique Danish and European pieces to illustrate the ability of jewellery to capture our fascination and act as statements of shifting power structures over the past 750 years.

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Count those Castles

RESEARCH has revealed that almost half (49%) of Brits have never visited a Scottish Castle, VisitScotland is encouraging visitors to get castle-bagging.

The research - which comes as the 2017 Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology comes to a close - also reveals that the Queen’s Holiday Home, Balmoral Castle, is Scotland’s second best-known castle (53%) after the iconic Edinburgh Castle, which 80% of British people were aware of.

In total, #Scotland is thought to have around 3000 standing #castles, ruins and documented sites. Of these, about 1050 are merely sites, including those where a house has been built on the site of a previous castle and about 825 are standing ruins. At the last count, around 660 were in use (private house, hotel or wedding venue) and around 469 were open to the public, though some only for a couple of weeks each year.

Aberdour Castle in Fife and Castle Sween in Argyll are thought to be two of the oldest datable standing castles in Scotland, dating from around 1200 and the youngest castle in Scotland is thought to be Carbisdale Castle which was built in 1907.

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Haunted Castles and Spooky Family Fun in Denmark

#DENMARK is famed worldwide for its cosy, warm and friendly atmosphere – and the ‘hygge’ is at its best during the chilly Danish autumn and winter, making it the perfect time to visit. But at Halloween, the cosiest country in the world transforms for frights and fun. 

Valdemar’s Castle, a stunning palace on the island of Tåsinge near Svendborg, in southern Denmark, will have a series of spooky Horror Nights from 29 September until 4 November. With several ‘horror zones’ to explore – everything from a war zone to a horrific hospital and mysterious dark forest – be prepared to be scared! There is also ‘The Mind-Blowing Horror Show’ starring Martin Castor, an international show hypnotist with a scarily sharp ability for modern psychological entertainment, mentalism and mind reading.

Esrum Kloster, north of Copenhagen, is hosting an All Saints Evening on 4 November, where guests will be transported to the dark Middle Ages. The darkened monastery will be filled with vivid lights and eerie soundscapes. Enjoy snacks and nibbles while you explore the monastery and walk alongside the souls of the dead. Perhaps even encourage them to let go of this world and move to the ‘other side’.

From 14 October to 22 October, Egeskov Castle, between Odense and Svendborg, will be hosting fun and spooky treasure hunts for children aged 6–12. Meet mysterious creatures and witches as you make your way through a quest to help Count Dracula find his way back to the crypt where he belongs. Egeskov will be decorated for Halloween with pumpkins all over the gardens. The castle grounds also offer holiday cottages for rent and a free campsite.

On 31 October, enjoy All Saints’ Eve at Gammel Estrup – the Old Estrup Manor House Museum located in beautiful natural surroundings 40km from Aarhus. This special night will feature ghost stories by candlelight, atmospheric tours of the dark cellars and the chance to walk through beautifully illuminated paths in the Baroque garden.


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Great Heritage

ENJOY a fabulous trip back in time by simply downloading the Great Heritage 2017 Guide to the best castles, museums, historic houses, gardens and churches across the Lake District and Cumbria. 

Full of ideas for intriguing days out the guide is brimming over with quirky things to discover, from a Bee Penthouse to a Sleeping Giant and a Viking helmet chandelier to a Faerie Glen!

There is also the opportunity to win a 2-night break with luxury accommodation and FREE entry for one year to any of our attractions. 

www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk/competition-2017-2/

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Breakfast like a Queen

LUXURY private hire venue, Borthwick Castle has launched the world’s most expensive porridge exclusively for guests staying in April.

Chef Derek Johnstone has taken the Scottish staple to new levels and given it an extravagant twist to reflect the surroundings and décor of the castle.

The rich porridge is made from organic spelt and king crab, flavoured with Dom Perignon champagne and saffron, then topped with white Alba truffle and sea urchins, Beluga caviar is served on the side, for added luxuriance. Each dish costs £200 per serving with an additional cost of £150 per 25g of caviar.

Johnstone said: ‘The inspiration for this recipe comes from the sumptuous surroundings of Borthwick Castle and in particular The Great Hall, where Mary Queen of Scots was once entertained. As a Scotsman, I wanted to take the most traditional of Scottish delicacies to the next level and create something to wow even our wealthiest guests, using the finest global ingredients.”

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Scottish Legends in an Aston Martin

BRITISH luxury brand, Aston Martin, and luxury travel company, Elegant Resorts, will be collaborating this autumn on a bespoke collection of exclusive, self-drive tour experiences through the Elegant Journeys series, available in September and October 2016. 

Scottish Legends 25th to 30th October - Majestic Scottish scenery, fairytale castles, warm hospitality, superlative service, fine cuisine and traditional outdoor activities are just a selection of the tempting features available to driving enthusiasts on the Scottish Legends journey. In the refined elegance of an Aston Martin, privileged clients will travel through the beguiling scenery of the Highlands and Isle of Skye on an unforgettably thrilling journey, staying in a handpicked collection of Scotland’s finest luxury accommodation, including centuries-old castles and remote ancestral homes.

All for only £8,950 per person but this does include hire of the car!

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Heritage tourism action plan launched

PLANS have been made for Scotland’s heritage tourism strategy in preparation for 2017’s focus year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. More than eight million visits are made annually to Scottish heritage attractions such as #EdinburghCastle, Skara Brae, Blair Castle, and Traquair House. 

The plan will deliver Scotland’s heritage tourism strategy and create heritage-themed trails. It will connect with groups such as battle re-enactment societies and tap into the appetite for genealogical and archaeological tourism.

A three-year action plan has been developed by the Heritage Tourism Group comprising Historic Environment #Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, Historic Houses Association, Scottish Ancestral Tourism Group, VisitScotland, Scottish Enterprise, and the Scottish Tourism Alliance.

Stephen Duncan, chairman of the Heritage Tourism Group and director of commercial and tourism at Historic Environment Scotland, said: ‘Scotland’s fascinating historic sites, stunning landscapes, and attractions are a truly unique asset and an important element of the country’s wider tourism offering. The plan aims to increase opportunities to work with others in the sector to nurture heritage tourism in Scotland and build the foundations for the years ahead.’

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Glorious gardens

THE TREASURE HOUSES OF ENGLAND have some of the most beautiful formal gardens and parkland in England. From Flower Festivals to Victorian Gardeners and Living History, there is much for garden-lovers to enjoy this summer.

Beaulieu has a topiary display running throughout 2016; it’s based on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

The Blenheim Palace Flower show returns for its fourth year (June 17-19). The three-day show celebrates the very best of gardening in the UK. Visitors can also explore the beautiful Formal Gardens and 'Capability' Brown Parkland. 

Burghley's Flower Festival (October 1-9) will transform the State Rooms with floral displays created by local flower societies.

Castle Howard's interiors will be brought to life colourful floral displays – from traditional to contemporary, understated to ornate – during its flower festival (June 23-26). Soak up the garden party atmosphere in the Boar Garden with live music, strawberries and Pimms, join a guided garden tour, or explore the 1,000 acres of parkland and gardens.

Hatfield House has its two-day garden show (June 4-5) takes place on the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field, with plenty of exhibitors selling plants, shrubs, and gardening tools.

A must-see might be Woburn Abbey’s garden show (June 25-26) June. Whether you're a keen horticulturalist or you're looking for inspiration for your family garden, all are welcome. This year demonstrations, talks and Q&A sessions will be presented by Pippa Greenwood, a BBC Gardeners World panelist.

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Green light for multimillion-pound Norwich Castle plan

THE HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND (HLF) has earmarked £9.2 million for a ‘Gateway to Medieval England’ project to create a major heritage attraction at Norwich Castle.

The castle has been awarded an initial HLF development grant of £462,400, which will identify essential repairs and conservation work and set out plans for the development. The project aims to show the keep as it appeared during the rule of the Norman kings.

Newly-exposed Norman archaeology and architecture will tell stories of the castle’s past and a ‘battlements experience’ will offer views of medieval and present-day Norwich.

A partnership with the British Museum will bring medieval treasures to Norfolk, displayed alongside artefacts from Norwich Castle’s own collection.

Robyn Llewellyn, head of HLF East of England, said: ‘Norwich Castle is one of Europe’s most spectacular medieval keeps and home to a wonderful historical collection. We are recognizing its potential by funding a range of plans to enhance the museum’s existing displays and creating a complementary British Museum Gallery of the Medieval Period.

‘We’ve earmarked £9.2 million for the project and will be working closely with Norfolk Museums Service over the coming months to help them produce a first-class visitor attraction.’

Building work is expected to start in 2018, with the revitalized keep being open to the public by 2020.

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Footbridge for Tintagel Castle

A £4 MILLION footbridge is to be built at Cornwall’s #TintagelCastle, a site long associated in Britain the legend of #KingArthur. 

The bridge will restore an accessible link to the 13th century castle; a heritage attraction on a jagged rock outcrop currently accessible only by a long stair climb.  

It will be built using local slate and contrasting weathered and non-weathered steel to allow sunlight to play on the structure.

Now mostly ruins, the castle is among the remains of a much earlier and more extensive settlement, dating from the fifth to seventh centuries when Cornish rulers lived and traded with far off shores, importing exotic goods and trading tin. 

The bridge will be used as an educational tool, helping tourists to understand the site’s history while also helping to conserve and protect the surrounding landscape. 

Architects Ney and Partners – which has previously built a footbridge to encircle the UNESCO World Heritage site at Smedenpoort Gate in Bruges – will work with English Heritage to develop the final design.

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St Michael's Mount re-opens

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT in #Cornwall has re-opened for the 2016 holiday season.

Developments there this year include the opening in May of a visitor centre. Designed in partnership with the National Trust, the centre will be in the Barge House in the village at the base of the island, where it will provide an experience for visitors who are unable to take the climb to the castle or walk around the gardens.

Coming up:

Annual Easter Egg Trail – March 25, 27 and 28.

A Coastal Garden (April 11- July 1) will focus on the challenges of seaside gardening, with head gardener Lottie Allen and her team on hand daily at 1pm (weekdays only) to talk about the terraced gardens where blooms and exotic plants have thrived since 1780.

Island Harbour Home (June-August) will bring to life the story of the community living and working on the island.

Castle and Conservation (September and October) highlights the challenges in caring for a Grade 1 listed building at the top a tidal island.

A Garden in a Castle (October 2-October 11) brings the Mount's sub-tropical autumn planting into the castle.

There are free, daily tours of the village and the harbour led by head guide Bob Hunt, who focuses on the everyday lives of the people who live here and showcases the harbour and village.

Visitors can walk to the island at low tide. At high tide during spring, summer and autumn, motorboats leave from landing points at Marazion, subject to weather conditions.

#StMichael'sMount castle, shops and restaurants are open daily (except Saturdays) until October 30.

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Simpson Travel acquires two villa specialists

LUXURY operator Simpson Travel has bought two villa companies, French experts Dominique’s Villas and Italian operator Cottages to Castles. The move follows the acquisition of Exclusive Escapes earlier this year, which included a number of properties in Turkey. 

The Cottages to Castles programme will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand with its own website for 2016.

Simpson Travel managing director, Graham Simpson, said: ‘We are delighted to announce these two new acquisitions. Since our launch in 2003, Simpson Travel has continued to grow and we have a high volume of repeat clients who we know will welcome these new destinations.

As a company, our ethos is firmly grounded in offering quality service and a diverse choice of properties to our clients. Dominique’s Villas and Cottages to Castles have similarly high levels of product and core brand values of excellent customer service, as well as a strong sense of heritage, and as such are an ideal match.

The former Exclusive Escapes properties are featured in Simpson’s Turkey 2016 portfolio, while a new France programme will be introduced this month.

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Christmas in … Royal Windsor

QUEEN ELIZABETH doesn’t spend #Christmas in #Windsor – she heads to Norfolk – but there’s plenty for visitors to see and do in the town. 

Windsor Castle … December sees the state apartments transformed with festive decorations, Christmas trees, and dining tables laid for a Regency-themed feast showing how George IV celebrated Christmas at the castle in the early-19th century.

Professional storyteller Olivia Armstrong will return to the fireside in St George's Hall to give visitors a glimpse into Christmas past at the castle.

On selected dates in December there are private evening tours. Led by an expert guide, the tour offers a special behind-the-ropes experience. All tickets include a glass of champagne, a copy of the official souvenir guide and a 20% discount at Royal Collection Trust shops.

Windsor Castle is open daily 09.45 – 16.15 (last admission 3pm) except December 25/26.

Windsor Great Park … The park plays a pivotal role in Christmas celebrations in the Royal Borough – from supplying Christmas trees to providing the perfect place to walk or jog off Christmas calories.

From December 1 to the 31st, visitors have free entry to 35-acre Savill Garden, the highlights of which include:

Winter-flowering conservatory plants

Colourful dogwood stems in a mass planting in the Winter Beds

Attractive flower heads of grasses – well represented in the Dry Garden, the New Zealand Garden, and the Rose Garden

Skating … Now in its sixth year at Alexandra Gardens, the ice rink is open until January. It’s open daily (except December 25) from 10am to 9pm.

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Irish castle back in business

NEWLY-RESTORED Ashford Castle in #Ireland has been awarded Opening of the Year (Renovation or Conversion) at the 2015 European Hospitality Awards. 

The award programme celebrates the finest hotels in Europe. 

Following a two-year restoration of the 800-year-old building in County Mayo, the five-star hotel re-opened to guests in April this year. The restoration cost was £49.24 million.

Ashford Castle, and the 350 acres in which it stands, required a complete overhaul of the infrastructure, parts of which date back to 1228, including treatment of the exterior stonework and repairs to the battlements.

Eight hundred windows were replaced and all 68 guest rooms and 14 staterooms were either re-built or restored while retaining the original features of the castle, which was once owned by Lord and Lady Ardilaun of the Guinness family.

New facilities include a 32-seat cinema, a billiard room, cigar terrace, boutique shop and tea room, museum, children’s playroom, and a conservatory which houses a spa, gym, and swimming pool. An abandoned underground tunnel has been turned into a wine cellar to be used for private parties and wine tastings.

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Journey through Welsh history with new high-tech travel map

VISITORS to Wales will be able to experience Welsh history through a new Wales History Map, launched by the Welsh Government's Historic Environment Service. History enthusiasts will be able to explore sites all over Wales based on their favourite period in Welsh history, from the legacy of the Princes of Gwynedd to the story of national hero Owain Glyndŵr.

The Wales History Map is an interactive online resource that allows users to pinpoint more than 50 of Wales' historic sites and separating them into 12 different themes of Welsh history.

Themes will include

• The Castles of Edward I (Flint, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech, and Beaumaris) 
• Wales: First industrial nation 
• Artistic Response to the Landscape 
• Welsh heroes 

To help visitors get in the mood for historic adventures, the Welsh government has collaborated with Trac Cymru (Music Traditions Wales) to create the Ultimate Welsh Road Trip Soundtrack, featuring work by Welsh singers and musicians to complement the historic themes. 

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Germany’s top attractions

WHEN thousands of international visitors from 40 countries have voted online to decide Germany's Top 100 attractions, South-West #Germany took the No l spot, and had a total of five in the top 11. 

Here are three of them:

Europa-Park – Germany’s largest theme park – in Baden-Württemberg was voted the best attraction. Visitors in December will see thousands of Christmas trees throughout its 13 European-themed areas. 

With eight Michelin stars, the Black Forest village of Baiersbronn claims to be Germany's culinary capital.

Baden-Württemberg has 60 palaces, castles, and monasteries, many of which are become backdrops for traditional Christmas markets, one of the best of which is at Schloss Bruchsal.

There are bonfires, plus guides who lead tours of the 18th century palace. 

There are daily flights to Stuttgart Airport from Birmingham, London Heathrow, and Gatwick, and frequent flights from Manchester and London Stansted. 

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Warner completes £6 million castle redevelopment

WARNER LEISURE HOTELS has completed its £6 million redevelopment of #BodelwyddanCastle in North Wales on 1 October. 

The castle, set in 260 acres of #Denbighshire parkland an hour from Snowdonia, now includes 45 luxury garden lodges.

Originally an Elizabethan mansion, the property was re-modelled as a castle in the 19th century. The National Portrait Gallery's Victorian Collection is housed in the hotel.

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Hawks, walks and talks

A HOST of historic treats are planned for this year’s #JorvikMedievalFestival (August 1-31) when an army of experts, re-enactors, and interpreters, and almost 1,000 years of history will feature at 27 venues from York’s city bars to Knaresborough Castle and Selby Abbey.

Says Sarah Maltby, director of attractions at JORVIK: ‘When most people think medieval, the immediate thought is of knights, jousting and chivalry, but in fact, that is only a part of this huge period of our history which stretched from the late 5th century up until the demise of the last Plantagenet king, Richard III, in 1485 – so that encompasses Anglo Saxons, Vikings, and Normans before you get to the 12th century concept of courtly conduct and chivalry. Few places in the country have as many colourful medieval stories as Yorkshire.’

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Take Afternoon Tea at the Treasure Houses of England

ENJOY the English tradition of Afternoon Tea in the finest houses, castles, and palaces in England.

Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire: The quintessential English tradition of Afternoon Tea is said to have been started around 1840 by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, who entertained her friends in the Blue Drawing Room at Woburn Abbey. 

Visitors today can experience Afternoon Tea at Woburn at the Duchess' Tea Room or at the estate's hotel in the village.

Burghley House, Lincolnshire: Have tea in Capability Brown's Orangery restaurant overlooking the topiary in the South Gardens. 

Beaulieu, Hampshire: Try Afternoon Tea with a wide selection of cakes and pastries all baked in-house in the Brabazon coffee shop and restaurant. Some of the produce comes from Lord Montagu's Victorian Kitchen garden.

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire: Take tea to dizzy heights with Hatfield's Helicopter Discovery Tour, an eight-mile helicopter flight over the estate followed by a cream tea at the house.

Castle Howard, North Yorkshire: From traditional sponge cake and scones with jam and cream to golden flapjack and caramel shortbread, try afternoon treat at one of Castle Howard's cafés.

Leeds Castle, Kent: Cream teas are served the 17th century oak-beamed Fairfax Restaurant or on the terrace overlooking the castle.

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Stay in a castle!

A 15TH CENTURY castle near Genoa, Italy, has had a major refurbishment and now offers holiday accommodation.

SENAREGA Castle – used in earlier centuries as a prison and a school – has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen, and living rooms for guests. The castle is also available for private parties. Overnight stays start from £47 per night for a double room and £73 for a quadruple room.

The area around the castle large number of trails for walkers, bikers, and horse riders. www.liguriaheritage.it/heritage/en/liguriaFeudale/Genova

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