Alnwick Castle

Castle Alnwick, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

Alnwick Castle is a castle and country house in Alnwick, Northumberland, England. It is the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland and has been home to the Percy family for over 700 years. The castle has a rich history, with parts of it dating back to the 11th century, and has been renovated and remodelled several times. It is a Grade I listed building and features a mix of medieval architecture and Italianate State Rooms. The castle has also been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows, including Downton Abbey and Harry Potter. It is considered one of the UK's most significant heritage destinations and a popular tourist attraction

Plan your family visit to the Alnwick Castle with these blog insights 👇

DIY Harry Potter UK tour for kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, which was used as Hogwarts in the movies, and participated in a broomstick flying lesson

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the castle, learning to fly on broomsticks, and imagining the scenes from the movie ✨

England, the best family attractions

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the castle and the kids participated in the broomstick flying course, dressed up as medieval characters and met other characters, and explored the lost cellars

Highlights: The kids loved the broomstick flying course and the medieval characters, while the adults enjoyed the castle's architecture and history ✨