The Top 6 Castles around Hexhamshire
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Hexhamshire. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Hexhamshire. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Beaufront Castle Gatehouse
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The Beaufront Castle Gatehouse is the gateway to the impressive Beaufront Castle, a Grade I listed manor house in Northumberland, near Hexham. Although the castle itself was built between 1836 …
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Chesters Roman Fort
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Known as Cilurnum by the Romans, Chesters was once an important cavalry fort. Built in AD 124, it housed some 500 cavalrymen and later was also home to infantry. Soldiers …
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Black Carts Turret (Hadrian's Wall)
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One of the remaining ruins of fortifications on Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage it's open all year and free entry. Link it up with a walk to or from Chesters Roman Fort to the east.
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Bywell Castle
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Overlooking the River Tyne, Bywell Castle was built by the Neville family in 1430, but never completed. Although now ruined, you can still visit the three-storey gatehouse and curtain wall. …
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Aydon Castle
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A fine example of a 13th century English manor house, Aydon Castle is still almost completely intact despite its turbulent history. Originally constructed as a home, the castle was fortified …
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Aydon Castle and Countryside Views
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not a great section of road for road bikes unless you don't mind the bumps as you get rewarded with lovely rural views across Hamlets and farm land
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