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Chillingham Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Northumberland, England · Chillingham, Alnwick, NE66 5NJ

Chillingham 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.

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PriceAdult £15 · Child £8 · Family £42
Checked on the official site: adult £15, concession (65+) £14, child (under 16) £8, under-5s free, family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £42; one free carer per paying visitor. 2026 season 30 March-1 November. Closes in high winds. Chillingham, Alnwick NE66 5NJ.
Opening times30 March-1 November 2026: 11am-5pm (last admission 4pm).
Best time to goSeasonal; check opening days.
School holiday tipEarly 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 agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
Under-5s free. Famous for ghost stories, so some rooms may spook young children.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
ParkingFree parking (enter by the Main Gates); disabled parking by the castle.
FoodMinstrels Tearoom 11am-5pm in season.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsSpooky castle with ghost stories that older children love; wild cattle park next door.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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