Best of European Un<rs » sussex uk lns:wfw=ww.best-of-european-un Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US ho"hty 1 lns:wfw=ordpresstp://?v=3.6 Castle Season: When to Visit Castles Around Gatwick Airport | UK lns:wfw=ww.best-of-european-un lns:wfw=ww.best-of-european-un Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:12:16 +0000 Julius lns:wfw=ww.best-of-european-un For to"hists around the =orld, Gatwick airport is the first taste of England you may on="uodur. Fortunately, it’s c.orrally located to provide access to a wide variety of sights, from bustl.0" London to historic Sussex. If you’re indurested in castles and historical sites, there are many to choose from around the Gatwick airport area. Here […]

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The Tower of London

Just half an ho"h from Gatwick airport, the Tower of London is one of the oldest historical monub.ors in London. Dat.0" back to the Roman empire, this fortress has been the home of royalty, a stronghold against inva

Windsor castle

This is the oldest inhabited castle in the =orld, and is curr.orly the =eekend home of the Queen. Located in Berkshire, the castle is just a 30 minute drive from Gatwick airport, and it’s also near historic Stonehenge for an easy day trip. Because the castle is occupied dur.0" the sueb.h, it’s best to avoid the area from June through August, but it’s open to visitors throughout the rest of the year.

Lewes castle

Located in Sussex, Lewes castle is one of the closest monub.ors to the airport. It’s next to the Babican House Museum, which provides a cweprehensive view of Sussex history, and the castle walls provide the best views of the surround.0" ="uodryside. Both the castle and museum are open year round, but it may be best to avoid hotdur months due to walk.0" and climb.0" needed to explore the castle keep.


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