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Alnwick Castle

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Alnwick Castle is a historic castle in Northumberland with nearly 1,000 years of history, offering guided tours, State Rooms, museums and family activities. It was a filming location for two Harry Potter films. It usually opens from spring to autumn and closes for the winter.

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Where to stay

  • AlnwickMarket town beside the castle, with hotels and guest houses
  • AlnmouthCoastal village with the railway station, about 15 minutes away by car
  • WarkworthVillage with its own castle, about 20 minutes away
  • CrasterFishing village on the coast, about 20 minutes away
  • SeahousesCoastal resort about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • The castle is about one mile from the A1, signposted from the north and south
  • The nearest station is Alnmouth, about four miles away, with a taxi or local bus into Alnwick
  • Alnwick Bus Station is a short walk from the castle entrance
  • Visitors use a car park shared with The Alnwick Garden; payment is by card
TipThe castle closes for the winter after the season ends, so confirm dates on its website. Arrive early in busy holiday periods, as the shared car park fills up.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Where is the best place to stay near Alnwick Castle?

Alnwick: Market town beside the castle, with hotels and guest houses. Alnmouth: Coastal village with the railway station, about 15 minutes away by car. Warkworth: Village with its own castle, about 20 minutes away. Craster: Fishing village on the coast, about 20 minutes away. Seahouses: Coastal resort about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Alnwick Castle?

The castle is about one mile from the A1, signposted from the north and south. The nearest station is Alnmouth, about four miles away, with a taxi or local bus into Alnwick. Alnwick Bus Station is a short walk from the castle entrance. Visitors use a car park shared with The Alnwick Garden; payment is by card.

Any tips for visiting Alnwick Castle?

The castle closes for the winter after the season ends, so confirm dates on its website. Arrive early in busy holiday periods, as the shared car park fills up.

Which airport is closest to Alnwick Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 26 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.