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Visit Alnwick Castle and be transported to a captivating destination that will take you on a journey through centuries of history.
Explore Alnwick's heritage at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland
From the medieval architecture to the splendid State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is a treasure trove of fascinating stories and architectural wonders. Discover the secrets of its past, admire the stunning art collections, and imagine yourself in the shoes of the castle's former inhabitants. It's also been used the filming location for many famous films, including the Harry Potter series.
With its timeless beauty, fascinating heritage and imaginative displays and events, Alnwick Castle offers a truly magical experience for all who visit.
Alnwick,
Northumberland,
GB NE661NQ
How to find us
By car
Alnwick Castle is less than a mile off the A1 and is well signposted. The main castle car park is situated just off Denwick Lane (B1340), and the postcode for the car park is NE66 1YU.
A parking charge of £3 per vehicle applies for the day, and the car park is open from 9am during the castle open season.
Please note only card payments are currently accepted.
By train
The East Coast mainline from London to Edinburgh stops at Alnmouth Station, which is four miles from Alnwick. A taxi or bus (X18 or X20) can be taken from Alnmouth Station (a journey of approximately 10 minutes).
By bus
There are bus stops and a bus station in the centre of Alnwick.
The X15, X18 and X20 buses all run from Newcastle, departing from and via the city's Haymarket bus station. It is approximately a five minute walk to the castle from the bus station.
- Courtyard Café
- Stables Fryery
- Toilets
- Paid parking
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide, hearing or registered assistance dogs, including those in training. Please bring the dog’s official identification book with you.
There is no rainy day policy at Alnwick Castle. Please be aware that much of Alnwick Castle is outdoors and so when it rains this means that indoor areas will become busy.
You are very welcome to take photographs and video of your visit for personal use only within the grounds of the castle. Please be aware that the use of drones, and photography within the castle State Rooms are not permitted.
Alnwick Castle is a no smoking and no vaping zone. Anyone wishing to smoke or vape will need to leave the castle grounds to do so. Please ensure you have your castle ticket to hand to show on re-entry.
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the castle and its grounds, disabled access is limited in some areas.