Arundel castle

By the early 19th century, the library-living room had become an essential element of the country house. John Martin Robinson looks at the development of this space and the wild enthusiasm for books that encouraged it.

Roger Montgomery built Arundel Castle in the C11th, and it is now one of the oldest and most complete castles in England. It stands in superb grounds which look over the River Arun in West Sussex. And this year it celebrates the 950th anniversary, and today is the family home of the 18th Duke of …

Arundel Castle tulip festival

Gothic Castles in the UK

Arundel Castle, which was built in the 11th century, is the historic home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has been continuously occupied and renovated over the centuries.

Set high on a hill in West Sussex. Our story begins in 1067 and continues to the present day...

With most of our team residing in the United Kingdom when not traveling, we know this country very well. There is so much more to discover in England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland than just the usual tourist haunts (although they are amazing too, just a little more crowded). In our blog posts, you’ll find guides and information on the more under-the-radar destinations such as Cheshire, the Isle of Man, and Lincolnshire, as well as the popular spots such as London, Edinburgh, The Cotswolds…