THE ORIGINS OF ALNWICK CASTLE DATE BACK TO THE NORMAN PERIOD. SINCE 1309 ITS STORY HAS BEEN INTERTWINED WITH THAT OF THE PERCY FAMILY, A FAMILY WITH A HISTORY AS ILLUSTRIOUS AS THE CASTLE’S OWN. THE SECOND LARGEST INHABITED CASTLE IN THE UK, ALNWICK HAS SERVED AS A MILITARY OUTPOST, A TEACHING COLLEGE, A REFUGE FOR EVACUEES, A FILM SET, AND AS A FAMILY HOME.
open daily 29th March - 27th October 2019
Castle grounds & museums (last entry 3.45pm) 10.00am - 5.30pm
State Rooms (last entry 4.00pm) 10.30am - 4.30pm
Artisans Courtyard (last entry 4.30pm) 10.00am - 5.00pm
information: +44 1665 511 178
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Castle Adult - £15.05 (£16.75 at the gate)
Castle and Garden Combined Adult - £25.89 (£28.70 gate)
Children 5-16: 50% off

Theo

August 13, 2022

Also known for its appearance in Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone, as well as Transformers: The Last Knight and Downton Abbey.

David Howells

October 4, 2025

Absolutely stunning! Alnwick Castle is one of those rare places that feels both grand and welcoming. The architecture is jaw-dropping, and the setting over the River Aln is gorgeous. The staff are friendly, and the guided tours add a lot of colour to the history — from medieval battles, to its military museum, to its modern fame as “Hogwarts” in the Harry Potter films. The state rooms are also beautifully preserved and reek of state level opulence. It can get busy and the tickets aren’t cheap, we paid £19 for being in the 60+ dementia category, down from £22 for normal adults, but it’s worth every penny for the experience. Don’t skip a walk through the nearby gardens (closed for us today because of winds)or a look over the castle walls — the views of Alnwick town are fantastic.

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Location: Alnwick, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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