In the rolling countryside of West Sussex, England, lies Knepp Castle: a 3,500-acre estate that has become synonymous with one of the most ambitious and successful rewilding projects in the UK. / READ MORE /
For a great part of the twentieth century the walled kitchen garden was maybe the least regarded part of a country estate. Many owners demolished the glasshouses and walls and some even sold the land. Thanks to the tireless efforts of illustrator Susan Campbell, the walled garden has once again become the focus of attention. A true heritage hero. / READ MORE /
When you think of castles in Poland, what comes to mind first? Many people will mention Wawel Castle in Krakow. It’s an impressive castle, but there are many more. Here are 5 you shouldn’t miss when visiting Poland. / READ MORE /
A skeleton unearthed beneath the chapel of Stirling Castle in Scotland has been identified as the first confirmed archaeological case of death by trebuchet. / READ MORE /
Château de Chenonceau is recording more than 5,000 visits a day during France's fifth heatwave of the summer, even as other Loire Valley châteaux report sharp visitor declines this season.
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Most people who have heard of Schwerin Castle know it for one image: a fairy-tale silhouette rising from its own island. But Bundesland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hides a scattering of estates within a short drive that see a fraction of the attention. These five reward the detour. / READ MORE /
