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New York Times
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- Entertainment
- New York Times
Five European Castles That Court Travelers With Kids
Castles, with their mix of history, glamour and culture, can be a highlight of any European vacation. But take heed, young families! Trips to castles might sound inherently kid-friendly, especially for little people in the Disney Princesses stage, but they can easily break a cardinal rule of traveling with children: Thou shalt maximize the time kids can spend rambunctiously doing things, and minimize the time they must spend quietly looking at things. As the mother of two, I have learned the hard way that visits to castles can easily descend into just 'looking at things': spectacular historic architecture and long hallways of priceless objects to be viewed quietly, from a respectful distance. Even my older daughter, who has a longstanding fascination with the Tudors, has limited patience for exploring their residences. Luckily, a number of castles offer children's activities that are exciting enough to be attractions all their own — and to serve as a bribe for bearing with the tapestries and throne rooms. Here are five castles that offer delights for boisterous children and history-loving parents alike. For Pint-Size Dragon Slayers Hampton Court Palace, home of Henry VIII, runs family-friendly events, including arts and food festivals and demonstrations of historic cookery in the palace kitchens. This summer, there will be a Peter Rabbit-themed trail in the extensive gardens, which older visitors may recognize as a filming location for shows such as 'Bridgerton.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Musician Cosmic Crooner to perform at Glasgow's Hug and Pint
Cosmic Crooner has released his new album European Vacation and announced a UK tour for October 2025. Fans can see him perform in The Hug & Pint in Glasgow on October 9. The musician has previously toured with Temples, Timber Timbre, Tempesst and most recently Mattiel, helping him to build a following across Europe. Described as "enigmatic", the artist has also shared a new video for his single In Love. The album is said to be inspired by David Axelrod, Serge Gainsbourg, Marvin Gaye, and the golden age of Bossa Nova. Cosmic Crooner said: "I wanted to make a timeless album. "I love Brazilian music, progressive soul from the '70s and jazz. "I've tried to incorporate my inspirations into this world." The foundation of the album was completed in just four days and recorded live, without a click track. It was produced by Pieter Vonk, with strings arranged by Trey Pollard and Jesse Kotansky. Cosmic Crooner said: "I love the sound of a big orchestra, and Trey was amazing at bringing my dream arrangements to life. "The songs Jesse worked on have less 'big' arrangements, but they're perfect for those songs and I love how Jesse played it all himself." The musician also spoke about his vocals on the album. He said: "I knew that if I called myself Cosmic Crooner I'd have to up my singing game. "I don't take the term 'crooner' too seriously, but the singers I like are usually referred to as crooners: Scott Walker, Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison." Cosmic Crooner has also directed the videos for European Vacation, a series of 16mm films with interlinked stories. The video for the first single, Never Wear Your Own Merch, was shot in the south of Spain. He said: "I lived there for a year when I was 19. "As soon as I visited the area, it was so beautiful that I thought: One day, I want to shoot a music video here. "I was there listening to David Axelrod and, if I think of a holiday moment, that's where I think about. "I wanted to write music suitable to film there." More information about the artist can be found on the Cosmic Crooner website.
