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Alnwick Castle
Alnwick, Northumberland
Home of the Dukes of Northumberland for 700 years and a famous film location (Harry Potter, Downton Abbey), with lavish State Rooms, broomstick training and Dragon's Quest.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Collect a free broomstick training time slot as soon as you arrive. Combine with The Alnwick Garden next door.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Seasonal, late March to late October (2026 season has ended; reopens March 2027). Grounds approx 10am-5pm.
- How long to allow
- 3-4 hours
- Best time to go
- Weekdays outside school holidays; arrive at opening for broomstick training slots
- Accessibility
- Wheelchairs available; State Rooms have a lift; some cobbled and sloping areas
Getting there
- Address
- Alnwick, NE66 1NQ
- Parking
- Pay car park next to the castle
- Nearest station
- Alnmouth (approx 4 miles), then bus X15/X18 or taxi
- Other ways
- X15/X18 from Newcastle and Berwick
Places to stay near Alnwick Castle
More to do nearby
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Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
