Welcome to Alnwick Castle
Thank you to all our visitors this year! We are currently closed and look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on 27 March 2026
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, and owned by the Percy family since 1309, Alnwick Castle is full of fascinating stories to discover!
10% Online Discount
All tickets purchased via our website are annual passes. Passes are valid for a 12-month period from the date of the first visit, giving unlimited re-visits during opening times. Plus, enjoy a 10% discount when you book online!
Our programme changes throughout the season, so there is always something new to see!
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.
The Great Kitchen - New for 2025
Included with entry
Built in the 1850s for the 4th Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle’s Kitchens were a marvel of the Victorian age. This year, they will be opened to visitors for the very first time.
