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Alnwick Castle’s remarkable past is filled with drama, intrigue, tragedy and romance, aswell as a host of fascinating people including gunpowder plotters, kingmakers and England’s most famous medieval knight: Harry Hotspur.
With a history beginning in the Norman age, the castle was originally built to defend England from the Scots. It was eventually transformed from a fortification into a family home for the first Duke and Duchess of Northumberland in the 1760s.
Today, Alnwick Castle is a visitor attraction of real significance, with lavish State Rooms and superb art collections, as well as engaging activities and events for all ages - all set in beautiful landscape by Northumberland-born ‘Capability’ Brown.
Behind the castle’s iconic medieval walls are beautiful State Rooms...Read More
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £19.50 adult |
Child (under 4) | Free |
Children (5-16 years) | £10.25 child |
Concession (60+ or full time education) | £15.75 concession |
Family (2 adult and up to 4 children) | £53.00 family |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
By Road: Nearest major road is the A1. When you reach the Alnwick junction on the A1 you can: - Follow signs for Alnwick town centre. There are various car parks close to the castle at Greenwell Lane and Baliffgate. The main entrance is at Castle Square opposite Baliffgate - Or you can follow signs for Alnwick Castle and Garden and Park at Denwick Lane in areas highlighted as the Alnwick Garden car park. Accessible by Public Transport: Alnmouth Station station is 4 miles away.
A number of rail services from London, Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Stop at Alnmouth, which is 5 miles from Alnwick. Trains are met by the Alnwick rail connection. All passengers have to do is get off the train at Alnmouth for Alnwick railway station and connect to Alnwick town by boarding the X18 or X20 bus - a journey of under 15 minutes. A taxi can also be called from the station.
* The castle will be closed for the winter from Friday, 25th October, re-opening 28th March 2025
Please see website for further information on opening dates and times.
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