Plans to convert a 16th Century castle and former boarding school into retirement apartments have been approved. Gilling ...

A 16th Century country house and former public school in North Yorkshire could be converted into retirement apartments. Plans ...

Historic England said it was "very supportive ... in 1571 on top of the medieval walls of a fortified house. It was used as a preparatory school for Ampleforth College until its closure in ...

Plans to convert a 16th Century castle and former boarding school into retirement apartments have been approved. Gilling Castle, a Grade I-listed building between Thirsk and Malton, was used as a ...

The property was built by Sir William Fairfax, High Sheriff of Yorkshire, in 1571 on top of the medieval walls of a fortified house. The plans had the support of Historic England, which said it ...

The city also has a connection to nursery rhymes, with claims that "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" was written there.

Walk the length of the city walls, the most intact fortification of its kind in England. Shop for quirky souvenirs in the independent boutiques of the medieval Shambles. Savor an authentic Sunday ...