Alnwick Castle is a castle and country house in Alnwick in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland, built …
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May 12, 2025
Full of charm and character, what we found pretty cool about this castle is the owners, the Percy family still live here for half the year. Utilise the free guides to fill you in on the ins and outs…Full review by Road562440
May 12, 2025
We visited the castle this morning, yes its a beautiful castle and the few staterooms that you get to see are beautiful but it all just felt sooo unorganised and we also felt like it was really over…Full review by EnglandJules
May 11, 2025
We decided to come to the town early and visit the castle before checking in at our B&B later in the day. We parked at Greenwell Road carpark (free) and had a lovely walk to the castle. We saved mone…Full review by helenh567
Would love to visit Alnwick Castle in June 1st-to 8th, which day would be the quitesse and would it help to turn up early before it comes too busy?Mrs Jeanette Turrell Haxby, York, Yo32 3nq
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I would choose a midweek day to visit and to go for castle opening. 10am. I think but double check.
How long should I give myself for the castle and gardens
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About 3 hours for castle , plenty of guided tours which are great . They start about 10 then run hourly there's a board saying when and where . If you are Hha member free to get in .
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Are dogs allowed in the castle and its grounds?
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Guide, hearing and assistance dogs, including those in training, are welcome at Alnwick Castle. All dogs must be kept on a short lead during their visit.
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