Castles and forts

Caerlaverock Castle – Support Strategy

Caerlaverock Castle – Support Strategy

Client: Historic Environment Scotland Caerlaverock Castle lies 11km south of Dumfries and is located where the estuary of the River Nith enters the Solway Firth. The New Castle and Old Castle site are Scheduled Ancient Monuments, Properties in Care and the castle is a...

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Blarney Castle & Gardens – visitor experience

Blarney Castle & Gardens – visitor experience

Client: Blarney Castle Estate Blarney Castle and Gardens is a leading visitor attraction located to the north west of Cork in the Republic of Ireland. The site is home to the Blarney Stone, world-famous gardens, arboretum and Blarney House. Planning Solutions...

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A Tourism and Commercial Masterplan for Caerphilly Castle

A Tourism and Commercial Masterplan for Caerphilly Castle

Working with Arad Research PSC was commissioned by Cadw to prepare a tourism and commercial masterplan and development strategy for Caerphilly Castle, an important historical monument and a Grade I Listed building. Our work focussed on identifying the tourism and...

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Haverfordwest Castle – Levelling Up Fund

Haverfordwest Castle – Levelling Up Fund

As part of a large project team, PSC was commissioned by Pembrokeshire County Council to support a bid to the Levelling Up Fund with a key focus on Haverfordwest Castle and the town centre. Haverfordwest Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed...

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Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Business Plan,

Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Business Plan,

Client: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Planning Solutions Consulting was commissioned to prepare a business plan for Carew Castle and Tidal Mill. The Castle is set in a stunning location overlooking a 23-acre Millpond has been developed through a number...

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Visitor Management Plan, Caldicot Castle and Country Park

Visitor Management Plan, Caldicot Castle and Country Park

Client: Monmouthshire County Council PSC was commissioned to produce a visitor management plan for Caldicot Castle and Country Park, important heritage and recreation site. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries Caldicot Castle is a Grade I listed building. It...

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Hylton Castle Business Case, Sunderland

Hylton Castle Business Case, Sunderland

Client: Sunderland City Council Working with Sunderland City Council, Castle in the Community and Friends of Hylton Dene we were commissioned to prepare the Hylton Castle business case for future development options. This built upon our earlier work which involved...

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Oystermouth Castle feasibility study

Oystermouth Castle feasibility study

Client: City and County of Swansea Oystermouth Castle is a medieval, Grade 1, scheduled ancient monument of international importance and is located in the seaside tourist village of Mumbles in Swansea. Working with Hiraeth Architects, we were commissioned to carry out...

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Barbury Castle Feasibility Study, Wiltshire

Barbury Castle Feasibility Study, Wiltshire

Client: Breathe Barbury CIC Barbury Castle was the site of a battle where Cynric defeated the Britons in 556AD. The site also comprises adjacent round barrows, Celtic field systems and 18th-19th Century flint workings/mines. On behalf of Breathe Barbury CIC, we...

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Audience development plan, Hylton Castle

Audience development plan, Hylton Castle

Client: Civic Trust We assisted R4C in the production of an ADP for Hylton Castle & Dene. Hylton Castle and Hylton Dene are located in Sunderland and the castle is one of the oldest secular buildings in the City and Hylton Dene is a popular park that is of...

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Margam Castle – feasibility study

Margam Castle – feasibility study

Client: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council As part of a National Lottery Heritage Fund project, Planning Solutions Consulting Limited was commissioned by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to work in a multi-disciplinary project team to explore new uses...

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