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 NOT LEAST AS A FAMILY HOME. DELVE DEEPER INTO THIS EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY AND TRAVEL THROUGH THE CENTURIES OF THIS LIVING, EVOLVING CASTLE.

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.

2017 OPENING TIMES

31st March - 29th October 2017
Daily 10.00am-5.30pm

CASTLE ACCESS

Wheelchair access is unfortunately limited in places due to the historic nature of the site, please ask a member of staff for advice. Free wheelchair and mobility scooter hire is available from Admissions.

DOGS

Dogs (with the exception of assistance dogs) are not permitted in the castle and grounds.

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Wheelchair access is unfortunately limited in places due to the historic nature of the site, please ask a member of staff for advice. Free wheelchair and mobility scooter hire is available from Admissions.

Dogs (with the exception of assistance dogs) are not permitted in the castle and grounds.