Lisheen Castle is a self-catered castle located near the town of Thurles, Co. Tipperary in the south of Ireland. After falling into disrepair, Lisheen was restored in the late 90′s by Michael and Joan Edward, whose family have lived in the area since the early 18th century. Today, Lisheen Castle accommodates up to 16 people [...]

Ruthin Castle is one of very few castles that formed part of King Edward’s famous ‘iron ring’ of castles that he used to control Wales in the 13th century. The ‘iron ring’ is considered the most important architectural achievement in Europe of its period, and four of the castles are now listed as UNESCO World [...]

Got Olympic fever? Wanting to see the Olympic Torch pass through the UK in the build-up to the London 2012 Games? What better a way to do so than to stay in one of our beautiful castles!

Are you stuck for inspiration for gift ideas for your father? We may be able to help…. If your Dad is a car fanatic, what about treating him to a day out at the Coventry Transport Museum? “This has to be one of the very very best transport museums in the world and to top [...]

With my 40th birthday fast approaching, I was keen to do something to mark the occasion. A big surprise bash with friends and relatives was NOT something I fancied. A more intimate affair with my nearest and dearest was much closer to the mark, but what could we do that would be different? What would [...]

During 1950, in Paris, the European Union was created following from the threat of a Third World War.  The countries that were apart of this union had almost destroyed each other in a dreadful conflict, which had left after it a sense of material and moral desolation. Everything, therefore, began that day and it was [...]

Here at Celtic Castles we offer a massive range of fantastic castle experiences. All of these experiences have different price tags attached to them, be that £100, £1,000 or £10,000. But how about if that price tag read £0?

We have teamed up with Dalhousie Castle to offer you the fantastic prize of a FREE stay at this wonderful Scottish castle near Edinburgh.

A few castles in both Wales and England host Mediaeval -themed dinners. One castle that prides itself in its superb banquet, modelled upon the legendary feasts the Earl of Warwick held at the castle in the 16th century is Ruthin Castle. Ruthin Castle first opened it’s doors as a hotel 40 years ago and was [...]

When it comes to buying gifts for your loved ones, it’s not hard to get stuck for inspiration. Whether it’s for a birthday, a wedding present, an anniversary or even just to say thank you, finding that special gift can be difficult. A Celtic Castles Gift Voucher can offer you something with that extra pizazz [...]

There is something extra special about getting married in a castle, especially one that you have fallen in love with. You are about to make one of the most important decisions in your life, marrying the partner of your dreams. The next key decision to consider is who will capture the day for you; will [...]