Broomstick Training
Broomstick Training is included with admission, but you need to collect a free time-slot ticket when you arrive. Spaces are limited and handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, so this is worth doing early in your visit.
Alnwick Castle Tickets
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What to Expect...
Step into one of England’s most famous castles, where grand State Rooms, historic collections and family-friendly activities all come together in one ticket. Alnwick Castle is also a must for Harry Potter fans, with Broomstick Training taking place in the same grounds used in the films.
Your ticket gives you access to the castle during the open season, plus unlimited revisits for 12 months from your first visit when you book online. Alongside the historic interiors, you can look out for daily talks, tours and seasonal entertainment during your visit.
Some activities need an on-arrival time-slot ticket, and a few extras are not included in general admission. For more family attractions like this, browse our castles and palaces days out.
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General Admission
- Aug 2026
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- Open 10:00–17:00; guided tours hourly from 10:00
- Wheelchair hire available at admissions desk
- Featured in films like Harry Potter and Bram Stoker
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What's Included in your ticket
General admission includes entry to Alnwick Castle grounds, the State Rooms, the Great Kitchen, three on-site museums, guided talks and tours, Broomstick Training and a range of daily activities during the open season. Broomstick Training is included with admission but requires a free time-slot ticket collected on arrival, subject to availability.
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What's On - Activities and Highlights
Alnwick Castle is a strong pick for families who want more than a quick walk around a historic building. You can explore the grounds, visit the State Rooms, dip into museums and collections, and join talks or tours during the day.
There is plenty here for children as well as adults. Broomstick Training is one of the most popular activities, and families can also look out for seasonal entertainment, live events and hands-on heritage experiences across the open season.
Talks, tours and seasonal entertainment
Daily tours and talks are included, and the programme changes through the season. Check the What’s On board on arrival to see what is running that day and where to find it.
State Rooms and castle history
Your ticket includes access to Alnwick Castle’s State Rooms, museums and collections. This gives families a mix of historic interiors, artefacts and stories from nearly a thousand years of castle history.
Ticket Instructions & Booking Process
- Tickets booked online are sent as e-tickets and linked to your visit booking.
- Show your ticket on your phone at the gate, no printing is needed.
- Booking online saves 10% against the gate price and includes a 12-month annual pass.
- Booking ahead also means you can head straight in without stopping to buy tickets on arrival.
Attraction Details
Opening Times
Alnwick Castle is open seasonally from spring to autumn. For 2026, the castle is open daily during the main season and closes on 22 October 2026. Standard opening hours are usually 10am - 5pm, with some areas and last-entry times varying by attraction area.
The castle grounds are generally open 10am-5pm, with last entry at 3:45pm. The State Rooms usually open 10:30am-4:30pm, with last entry at 4pm, and individual areas may have different opening times.
Directions
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle , Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ, England
Tel: 01665511100
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Last updated: 08:47 16/07/2026
Important Information
- Online tickets save 10% against the gate price.
- Online tickets are automatically issued as annual passes, giving you unlimited standard daytime revisits to Alnwick Castle for 12 months from your first visit during public opening periods. This is not a refund or ticket return policy.
- Broomstick Training is included, but requires a free time-slot ticket on arrival.
- Free entry is available for one carer accompanying a disabled visitor.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Booking FAQs
Most asked questions relating to Alnwick Castle.
Your ticket includes entry to Alnwick Castle grounds, State Rooms, museums and collections, plus talks, tours and selected activities such as Broomstick Training. Online tickets also include a 12-month annual pass for unlimited revisits during opening hours. Some activities require a free time-slot ticket on arrival.
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