When you think of castles near Birmingham, your mind might conjure up visions of the imposing fortresses of Warwick or Tamworth, grand stone structures with turrets from which soldiers of yore ...

Nestled in the Worcestershire countryside, just 45 minutes from Birmingham city centre, Hartlebury Castle is a well-kept secret ...

But Brummies often overlook the understated Hartlebury Castle, a venue with a history just as fascinating, even if it does look more country manor than battle station at first glance. Like all ...