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Alnwick Castle

The second-largest inhabited castle in England, home to the Duke of Northumberland. Famous as a Harry Potter filming location.

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, NE66 1NQ 01665 511100 Visit website

Late Mar-Oct, daily 10am-5pm (last entry 3:45pm)

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About Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle has been home to the Percy family, Dukes of Northumberland, for over 700 years. It is the second-largest inhabited castle in England and one of the most visited attractions in the North East. The castle gained worldwide fame as a filming location for the first two Harry Potter films, and broomstick training sessions remain a popular activity for young visitors. Inside, the lavish State Rooms house one of the finest art collections in the country, including works by Canaletto, Titian, and Van Dyck. The castle grounds offer stunning views over the River Aln and the Northumberland countryside. Open seasonally from late March to October.

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Local Museums and Archives Near Alnwick

Bailiffgate Museum in a listed church, Alnwick Castle's collections, the Fusiliers Museum, and the Northumberland Archives at Woodhorn -- a guide to the museums and archives within reach of Alnwick.

Historic Trades and Crafts of Alnwick

Tanners, cordwainers, blacksmiths, weavers, coopers, and the ten incorporated companies of freemen -- the traditional trades that sustained Alnwick as a market town for centuries.

Alnwick in World War II

RAF Boulmer, the castle as a wartime school, evacuees from Newcastle, the Home Guard, and the war memorial with 76 names -- Alnwick in the Second World War.

Heritage Walking Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of Alnwick

From Alnwick Castle to Barter Books, a self-guided walking trail through 900 years of history -- medieval gatehouses, the Percy dynasty, cobbled streets, and one of the finest gardens in England.

The Percy Dynasty: 700 Years at Alnwick Castle

From Henry de Percy's purchase in 1309 through Harry Hotspur, the Wars of the Roses, the Gunpowder Plot, and the Duchess's Alnwick Garden -- the story of one of England's great dynasties and the castle they have called home for seven centuries.

More Sports & Leisure in Alnwick

The Alnwick Garden

Stunning 12-acre contemporary garden featuring the Grand Cascade fountain, the Poison Garden, a cherry orchard, and the famous Treehouse.

Hulne Park

Stunning 3,000-acre walled parkland with free walking trails through ancient woodland, past Hulne Priory and the Duke's tower. No dogs or bikes.

Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre

Community leisure centre with a four-storey jungle safari-themed soft play area, swimming pool, gym, and fitness classes. Soft play sessions are 75 minutes for children up to age 10. Operated by Places Leisure.

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