Castles

  Haverfordwest Castle in Wales is undoubtedly the most prominent landmark in the area – the view from the riverbank below is imposing.  But sadly, little remains of the 12the century castle.   History of Haverfordwest Castle, Wales   The “who” and “when” of the Castle’s building is unknown.  What we do know is that…

  We were starving as we drove into the little town of Narberth in Pembrokeshire, Wales.  I wanted to explore the castle (that is why we came here in the first place!) but we needed food first.  So, we found street parking along the main shopping street and hunted down a café.  It is a…

  Our visit to Carmarthen Castle in Wales resulted in frustration and disappointment in equal measures.  But I’m glad we stopped in the town, if only to gain the knowledge that the castle is not really worth a visit!   Firstly, parking was a near impossibility.  SatNav guided us to Little Bridge Street, which is…

    Windswept and abandoned.  Almost lonely with only the sea its lifelong companion – and greatest enemy.  For it is precisely Aberystwyth Castle’s location right on the seaside, which had such a massive impact on its condition.   We arrived around mid-day and found a parking spot close-by.  Walking up the steep pathway, the…

  Even though it was bucketing down with rain, we were determined to drive onto the island of Anglesey and explore Beaumaris Castle.  And I am so very pleased that we did not let the frightful weather put us off! Beaumaris Castle is one of the most impressive medieval buildings I have ever seen.   Exploring…

  Having visited both White Castle and Grosmont Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales earlier in the day, we decided to set off on the B4521 road towards Skenfrith.  Skenfrith is the third castle in the “Three Castle” series in this area and I desperately wanted to explore all three.   Skenfrith Castle in Wales sits right…

  It was hot – very hot!  So, you can imagine my delight when we found a parking space under a large tree, in the National Trust parking area at Dinefwr Park.  And it was green all around us!  The park is absolutely stunning, and I stood in awe scanning 360 degrees around us.  …

    Attacked, robbed and “despoiled”, Queen Margaret (1430 – 1482) was in fear of her life and that of her son, young Prince Edward.  Not only did she lose all her goods and money (around £6600), but it is also believed this injustice was perpetrated against her by one of her own servants!  She needed…