Alnwick Castle is one of Europe's finest. Majestic and imposing, it has a packed daily events programme, fine art treasures, wonderful architecture and children's activities.

Parking
On site parking
Price Details
Combined (Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden) Adu(Adult)
Price: £17.95
Alnwick Castle Family 2 adults 4 children(Family)
Price: £27.50
Group combined (Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garde(Adult)
Price: £14.70
Alnwick Castle Concession(Concession)
Price: £9.95
Alnwick Castle Adult(Adult)
Price: £10.50
Combined (Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden) Chi(Child)
Price: £5.50
Group Child (Alnwick Castle only) 14+(Child)
Price: £4.50
Combined (Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden) Con(Concession)
Price: £16.80
Alnwick Castle Child(Child)
Price: £4.50
Group Adult (Alnwick Castle only) 14+(Adult)
Price: £7.95
Opening
31 Mar 2010 to 29 Oct 2010Monday 10:00-18:00
Tuesday 10:00-18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday 10:00-18:00
Bank Holiday 10:00-18:00
Visit Details
Approx length of visit: 3 hours +
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Groups accepted
Max group size: 25
Min group size
Open outside normal opening times by appointment
Special group rates
TIC staff admitted free
Toilets
Alnwick Castle is a family day out to fire the imagination. Home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, it is one of the largest inhabited castles in England and is known as The Windsor of the North.
The castle has dominated the town since medieval times and you may recognise it from its recent starring role as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series of films.
But the castle is not just a famous film location and inside its battlements you'll find a host of activities based around Alnwick's rich history.
For example, there is Knight's Quest, where you can learn the fighting skills of a young Harry Hotspur, and Dragon’s Quest where a young swordsman or woman can slay a dreaded fire-breathing monster. Other daily entertainment on offer includes Birds of Prey and archery lessons.
2009 is a special year for the Duke and Duchess as they celebrate 700 years of Percy family ownership of this spectacular medieval stronghold. Over the centuries the Percys have achieved fame and fortune in many ways, from military endeavours to alchemy, archaeology and education. A new exhibition for 2009 tells history through the fascinating personalities of family members.
You will be awestruck by the castle architecture, from the ramparts to the magnificent interiors of the state rooms, library and Renaissance drawing room.
There is also a stunning private art collection including works by Van Dyke and Canaletto. The castle is also home to the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland with weapons and memorabilia galore.
Alnwick Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Europe. It is the second largest inhabited castle in England and has been home of the Percy's, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309.
This magnificent medieval castle has been at the centre of many of the country's famous historical events and is the setting for many film and television productions. Harry Potter knows it well; the castle plays home to his school 'Hogwarts'. Visitors come from all over the world to see where many memorable scenes were shot.
There is so much to see and do, impressive architecture, sumptuous state rooms, exhibitions, fine art treasures, stunning landscape, great children's activities, special events, dining and shopping.
As a day out Alnwick Castle really offers something can only be described as very special. Last admission 4.15 p.m.
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