Alnwick Castle

From the gardens, it's a short walk to Alnwick Castle where the Percy family have lived for over 700 years! The current Duke and Duchess of Northumberland moved in in the mid-1990s. Since then, they have restored much of the castle's interior (no photography allowed) and repaired or replaced significant parts of the outer walls. Built originally as an austere border fortress, Alnwick Castle is now an important part of our national heritage, but it is also a family home.

Despite the torrential rain and near gale force winds, we really enjoyed our visit! Luckily, our entrance tickets are valid for a year, so we will do our best to come back in better weather!Read more