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Alnwick Castle

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This castle in northern England has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and currently serves as home for The Duke of Northumberland. It is famous for being featured in many films and TV shows, especially as Hogwarts Castle in Harry Potter and Brancaster Castle in Downtown Abbey.
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Category

Castle

Price / Entry Fee

Adults - £18.50
Concession (60+ or full time education) - £15
Children (5 to 16 years) - £9.75
Under 4's - free
Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) - £50.50

Opening Hours

Opening Period: Spring to Summer (Late March to End October)
Opening Hours: Approx. 10 AM - 5:30 PM (Last entry at 3 PM)

Known For

Famous Filming Location:
- Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
- Elizabeth (1998)
- Harry Potter (2001-2002): Hogwarts Castle
- Downton Abbey (2014-2015): Brancaster Castle
- Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

Day Trip from Major Cities

45 min drive (or 1 hour train+bus) from Newcastle (UK)
1 hour drive (or 2 hour train+bus) from Sunderland
1.5 hour drive or train+bus) from Durham
1.5 hour drive (or 2.5 hour train+bus) from Middlesbrough
2 hour drive (or 1.5 hour train+bus) from Edinburgh
2 hour drive (or 3 hour train+bus) from Carlisle
2.5 hour drive (or 2.5 hour train+bus) from Leeds (UK)
2.5 hour drive (or 3 hour train+bus) from Glasgow
2.5 hour drive from Dumfries
3.5 hour drive from Manchester

Location See on Google Map

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1NQ, United Kingdom

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