The 700-year-old Alnwick Castle is the second-oldest inhabited castle in England, dating back to 1309. While it was originally used as a border defense fortress, successive generations of the Percy family have made extensive alterations and additions to the castle, and the impressive edifice you see today houses a college residential program and is frequently used as a film set. Harry Potter fans are in for a particular treat when they visit Alnwick - the castle was the setting for the first two books in the series, and young visitors can even join in daily Broomstick Training. There are many free entertaining options for visitors, including archery, quests, and period dressing, and history buffs can avail themselves of various castle tours, all included with the price of your ticket. Alnwick Castle is located close to the A1 between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ, Phone: +44-166-551-1100

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