Beautiful from outside, but unfortunately, it was closed on Saturday when we went to visit. Check the website before setting off.
February 2024
Alnwick Castle has been home to the Dukes of Northumberland for over 700 years and the family still lives there today, but this is a family home on a seriously luxurious scale.It is the second largest inhabited castle in England after Windsor and is one of Northumberland's most famous castles, with an exterior of grand... read full comment
February 2024
Amazing castle, well worth a visit.Alnwick Castle has over 950 years of history to discover, and the origins of the 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... read full comment
Alnwick Castle, in Northumberland, UK, has been home to the Percy family for over 700 years as well as a film location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
We are currently closed to the public for the winter months and will reopen March 2024. We look forward to welcoming you back through the castle gates!
