Alnwick Castle

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Overview
Set in a stunning landscape, Alnwick Castle overlooks the historic market town of Alnwick. Although it was originally built for the Percy family, who have lived here since 1309, -the current Duke and Duchess of Northumberland being the current tenants- the castle is best known as one of the locations that served as Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter movies or Brancaster Castle in the 2014 Downton Abbey Christmas special. The castle is full of art and treasures and there are plenty of activities for all the family.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open 27 Mar-Oct, daily 10-5 (last admission 3.45)

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
  • Cafe
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Location
ALNWICK, NE66 1NG
About the area
If it’s history you’re after, there’s heaps of it in Northumberland. On Hadrian’s Wall you can imagine scarlet-cloaked Roman legionaries keeping watch for painted Pictish warriors while cursing the English weather and dreaming of home.
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Alnwick Castle

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Set in a stunning landscape, Alnwick Castle overlooks the historic market town of Alnwick. Although it was originally built for the Percy family, who have lived here since 1309, -the current Duke and Duchess of Northumberland being the current tenants- the castle is best known as one of the locations that served as Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter movies or Brancaster Castle in the 2014 Downton Abbey Christmas special. The castle is full of art and treasures and there are plenty of activities for all the family.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open 27 Mar-Oct, daily 10-5 (last admission 3.45)
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
  • Cafe
Show more (2)
Location
ALNWICK, NE66 1NG
About the area
Area image
If it’s history you’re after, there’s heaps of it in Northumberland. On Hadrian’s Wall you can imagine scarlet-cloaked Roman legionaries keeping watch for painted Pictish warriors while cursing the English weather and dreaming of home.