Ruined UK castles spring back to life

Ruined UK castles spring back to life

(CNN) — There’s something unforgettable about a ruined castle — the way nature’s seeped through the stone and rendered the structure a skeleton of its former self, haunted by history.Exploring one of the UK’s many abandoned castles, you might...
Windsor Castle tour: Tips and must-see attractions

Windsor Castle tour: Tips and must-see attractions

(CNN) — With a new royal baby on the scene, the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have properly made their home in Windsor. Their residence, Frogmore House, is rarely open to the public, so the chances of spotting the new arrival are fairly slim, but nearby Windsor...
British food: 20 best dishes

British food: 20 best dishes

(CNN) — If British food has come in for a bit of mockery over the years, it isn’t because the recipes are wrong, it’s because they’re misunderstood.We call sausages “toads.” We cover offal in gravy, wrap it in pastry and call it a...
Visiting London? Insiders share their top tips

Visiting London? Insiders share their top tips

Editor’s Note — CNN Insider Guides are thoroughly checked for accuracy. Given the fluid nature of the travel industry, however, some listings may fall out of date before guides can be updated. The best practice is to confirm current information on official...