Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Northumberland, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £22–£24.45 · Child £11.60–£12.90 · Family £64.20 Checked on the official page (2026 season, now ended; 2027 prices not yet listed): adult (17-59) £22 online / £24.45 gate, child (5-16) £11.60 / £12.90, family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £64.20 / £71.35, single-parent family £43.10 / £47.90, under-5s free. Online tickets are 12-month season passes; gate tickets can be upgraded free on the day. |
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| Opening times | 2026 season has ended; reopens March 2027. In season: grounds 10am-5pm (last entry 3.45pm), state rooms 10.30am-4.30pm. |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings in April-June and September; avoid Harry Potter-era half-term weeks. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | Best for 5-12, especially Harry Potter fans All ages. |
| If it rains | Mixed: state rooms indoors, grounds and activities outdoors |
| Parking | Shared Alnwick Castle and Garden car park (NE66 1FJ); accessible spaces near the castle entrance (NE66 1NG). Free town car parks within walking distance: Dispensary Street, Greenwell Road, Pottergate New Row, Roxburgh Place. (£3.75 all day (contactless card only).) |
| Money saver | Tickets often act as annual passes; check combined deals with the Alnwick Garden |
| Top tips | Book the broomstick training slot first, then the state rooms. Combine with Alnwick Garden. |
| What to pack | Comfortable shoes, waterproofs, picnic |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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