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Alnwick, Northumberland
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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.
Suitable for All Ages
Typical Visit Times 3 - 4 hours
On site parking is available
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- May 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
Adult, Concession, Child, Family and Single Parent Family tickets all give entry to Alnwick Castle during standard opening hours. When booked online, tickets are automatically issued as annual passes valid for 12 months from your first visit.
General admission includes access to the castle grounds, State Rooms, museums and collections, plus talks, tours and selected seasonal activities during the open season. Some included activities, including Broomstick Training, need a free time-slot ticket collected on arrival.
Please note that not everything on site is included in general admission. Have-a-go Archery is charged separately, and The Alnwick Garden is a separate attraction with its own admission.
Includes:
Entry to Alnwick Castle grounds during standard opening hours- Access to the State Rooms during State Room opening times
- Entry to the castle museums and historical collections
- Daily talks and guided tours, subject to the What’s On board
- Broomstick Training, free with admission, with an on-arrival time-slot ticket
- Online tickets include a 12-month annual pass with unlimited revisits in season
Excludes:
Have-a-go Archery, additional charge applies- The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, separate admission required
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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.
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Some activities are first come, first served, so it is worth checking the What’s On board as soon as you arrive.
If you are planning a wider family day out, browse more things to do in Northumberland. Book your Alnwick Castle tickets online to save and unlock 12 months of revisits.
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.
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.
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.
- Ticket policy: Tickets can be bought online or at the admission office on arrival. Tickets bought online include a 12-month annual pass, and gate tickets can be upgraded on the day.
- Age requirements: Child tickets cover ages 5 to 16. Visitors aged 16 and under must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
Free under 5 policy: Children aged 0 to 4 are free.
- Excluded add-ons: Have-a-go Archery is not included. The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei are not included.
- Payment method: Parking is paid separately and official sources conflict between card only and contactless only.
- Dog policy: Only guide, hearing and trained assistance dogs are allowed. Emotional support animals and other pets are not permitted.
- Carer policy: One free carer ticket is available for a disabled visitor. Accepted proof can include a Carer’s Allowance letter, local authority recognition, GP letter, or recognised carer card such as CredAbility or CEA.
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Alnwick Castle , Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ
Get DirectionsBy Bus:
There are Arriva bus stops and a bus station in the centre of Alnwick that will bring you to the castle. The X15, X18 and X20 buses all run from Newcastle, departing from and via the city's Haymarket bus station. It is approximately a five minute walk to the castle from the bus station.
By Train:
The East Coast mainline stops at the nearest station Alnmouth. This is 4 miles from the castle.
By Car:
Just off the A1, you can find Alnwick Castle if you follow the postcode NE66 1YU, which takes you to the shared car park.
Open daily 29 March - 23 October 2025
- Online tickets save 10% against the gate price.
- Online tickets are automatic annual passes valid for 12 months from first visit.
- 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.
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