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Welcome to Alnwick Castle. To many people, on their first sight of this glorious medieval castle it can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Yet I am proud that today Alnwick Castle is very much a living castle, at the heart of thriving estates and businesses, and is still our family home, as it has been for over 700 years.

-- Duke of Northumberland

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Home to one of the country's leading private art collections

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Become a brave knight or beautiful lady of the realm

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New for 2012 - something dark has been uncovered...

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Must See

New for 2012 - The 1st Duchess Collection

'A jovial heap of contradictions' collected by the 1st Duchess of Northumberland, on display for the first time - including Elizabeth I's gloves and Oliver Cromwell's night cap.

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New for 2012 - The Lost Cellars

Something dark has been uncovered beneath the Castle's walls... But beware, this adventure is not for the faint of heart...

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Knight's Quest

Dress as a knight or lady of the realm and try your hand at a medieval craft.

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Delve deeper into the Castle's history

Visit the intriguing and varied museums hidden within the Castle's walls.

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What's On

Crafts with the Company of Artisans

31 Aug - 02 Sep 2012

Try your hands at the ancient arts of medieval craftsmanship.

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Broomstick Training

28 May - 30 Sep 2012

Learn how to master your broom on the very spot of Harry's first lesson!

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Grounds Tour

28 May - 30 Sep 2012

Hear fascinating stories of the Castle's architecture and history.

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Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour

28 May - 30 Sep 2012

Let history come to life as you hear tales of the Castle's past.

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Archery

28 May - 30 Sep 2012

Try your hand at one of England's oldest skills!

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Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

28 May - 30 Sep 2012

Join the resident knights and ladies of Alnwick Castle for a different medieval craft each day.

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Commemorative tiles and Jubilee wands

02 Jun - 05 Jun 2012

Join the knights and ladies in Knight's Quest to make a Jubilee memento to take home!

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Jubilee Fairground and 'The Big Lunch'

02 Jun - 03 Jun 2012

Join us for traditional Jubilee festivities!

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Giant screening of Jubilee concert

04 Jun 2012

Watch the Jubilee concert live on a giant screen in Bowburn Park

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Animatronic dragon

06 Jun - 07 Jun 2012

Meet the Fairy Queen and her enormous, smoke-breathing, roaring dragon!

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Potter-inspired characters

08 Jun - 10 Jun 2012

Join us at the Castle for magic and wizardry!

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