Sudeley Castle is an ancient site that has been the home of many members of the royal family.

Dec 4, 2009 - Kim Rush

Visitors walk grounds where English roses bloom, pheasants roost, a Queen of England is buried, English Civil War raged, and 1,000 years of romance and intrigue unfold.

Nov 13, 2009 - Katherine Rodeghier

King Ludwig II, like his father Maximilian, was a fairy tale castle builder. Ticket sales and tours for the castles are a precisely orchestrated operation.

Dec 25, 2011 - James Parsons

The Tudor Queen Elizabeth I was courted by her favorite, Robert Dudley, at Kenilworth Castle. To charm the queen, he created an elaborate garden for her private pleasure.

Nov 17, 2009 - Katherine Rodeghier

Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.

Aug 11, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Hammond Castle is a fascinating museum of medieval art and architecture, with a dark side - a history of seances, occult investigations and hauntings.

May 21, 2009 - Beth Anderle

Ireland has an interesting history and an abundance of legends and medieval castles, some of which are haunted. Read about eight of their ghosts.

Mar 13, 2012 - Jill Stefko

A ruined, medieval castle, 19th century Greek-style hall, canyon-like quarry and formal gardens are all found on an estate in rural Northumberland.

Jun 29, 2010 - Anthony Toole

A boutique travel company offers travellers passionate about everything Irish: gardens, abbeys, castles and music, a unique opportunity to visit Ireland.

Jun 7, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw

Set in the centre of the charming Georgian town of Arundel, the castle's interiors include suits of armour, paintings, tapestries, and glimpses into the family rooms.

Aug 2, 2009 - Mari Nicholson

Visitors making their tour of Scottish castles can view the work of Historic Scotland gardeners at Castle Campbell Gardens overlooking Dollar Glen.

Oct 7, 2008 - Susan Morris

Ghosts may lurk in England's only Tudor castle that's a hotel. After Henry VIII had its owner beheaded, he claimed it for the Crown. Paying guests now occupy its rooms.

Oct 30, 2009 - Katherine Rodeghier

Winchester Castle was the seat of England's government under the Normans. Today it houses a table known as King Arthur's Round Table.

Aug 13, 2010 - Kim Rush

Hever Castle was the home of the Boleyn family, Anne of Cleves, and the Astor family.

Nov 6, 2009 - Kim Rush

Northern England has many old castles but few can surpass the amazing stronghold of Raby. See how it was built as a fortress and how it became a northern treasure house.

Nov 19, 2009 - Dave McFadzean

With hundreds of years of occupation and attack, few of Dumbarton Castle's original features survive, although there is still visual evidence of its long history.

Aug 14, 2009 - Rosemary Gemmell

Built high above the Teign River gorge in the county of Devon, this National Trust property is a reminder of both medieval architecture and Edwardian life.

Oct 23, 2008 - Paul Lightfoot

Close enough to Lisbon for a day-trip; Sintra is where royalty and other elites built their palaces and mansions, must-see sights for visitors today.

Jul 25, 2010 - Stillman Rogers

Passionate about beautiful gardens? Love to travel? Enchanted by Irish music? Like the thought of exploring Irish castles? Visit Ireland now!

Jun 7, 2010 - Julie Burtinshaw