Welcome to Alnwick Castle
Discounts and savings
Enjoy our Great British Summer Savings from 25 June to 1 September, with reduced Castle admission reflecting the government's VAT reduction.
Northumberland residents can also enjoy 25% off the standard gate price with proof of residency and photo ID.
Our tickets are valid for 12 months, giving you unlimited return visits during the open season. With a programme of seasonal events, activities and experiences changing throughout the year, there's always something new to discover.
Plan Your Visit
There’s plenty to enjoy at Alnwick Castle every day. Alongside special events and performances, you can join a guided tour to discover the castle’s history or its role as a filming location, try your hand at archery, or even learn to fly a broomstick in the very spot where Harry Potter first soared.
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Daily Activities
Included with entry
Make the most of your visit with our wide array of entertainment and activities. From falconry and jesters to music, merriment, and medieval crafts, a day out at Alnwick castle is always filled with history and fun!
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Talks & Tours
Included with entry
Take a tour with our expert guides who bring the castle’s past to life. You can explore the castle's history, fascinating connections to film, and the vibrant medieval life that once filled its grounds.
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Broomstick Training
Free, but a time-slot ticket is required
Join one of our famous Broomstick Training sessions, taking place within the grounds where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson in the film production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
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Experience The Great Kitchen
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Included with entry
Built in the 1850s for the 4th Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle’s Kitchens were a marvel of the Victorian age. Part of a 4 year project, the kitchen opened to visitors for the very first time in 2025.
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Discover The State Rooms
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Included with admission
Within the castle's keep, you'll find our beautifully decorated State Rooms, which include the Upper and Lower Guard Chambers, the Library, the Drawing Room, the Saloon, the Dining Room, and the China Gallery.
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Explore New Exhibitions
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Included with entry
‘The Shot Heard Round the World: Earl Percy and the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)’ is a new exhibition at Alnwick Castle to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Uncover Unforgettable Moments
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Included with entry
Join one of our famous Broomstick Training sessions, held in the very location where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson or channel the spirit of our own Wizard Earl, Henry Percy, who ruled Alnwick Castle over 400 years ago.
What's On
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Hilarious!
Silly History Boys
- Date: 3 - 7 August
- Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
History gets silly with a day full of special performances from this hilarious historical troupe of performers!
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Live Music
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Music!
Northumbrian Pipes
- Date: 8 - 9 August
- Time: 10:30am
Enjoy the sounds of traditional Northumbrian Pipes while discovering the history of Alnwick Castle.
