On your arrival at the gate, Alnwick Castle stewards will be waiting to greet you and direct you around the Castle site.
Once inside the grounds, take a guided tour and learn about the history of Alnwick Castle or its use as a filming location, have a go at archery and test your abilities with a bow, or learn to fly a broomstick in the spot where Harry Potter first took flight where you will join our resident wizarding professors and take part in one of our famous Broomstick Training sessions, on the very spot where Harry had his first flying lesson in the film production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
With our eccentric professor’s expert guidance, you shall be taught the basics of mastering a broomstick. Practice your mount and dismount before learning to curve and manoeuvre across the lawns of Alnwick Castle, more affectionately known as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, at great speeds!
Visit The Palatial Interiors of the State Rooms which are within the imposing castle keep, you will see how they are decorated in the finest styles of the Italian Renaissance. Below beautifully carved, painted, and gilded ceilings hang silk wall coverings and an outstanding collection of Old Master paintings. Home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, the rooms are filled with treasures and stories from Alnwick Castle’s history.
You will also find one of our friendly guides in each of the State Rooms, there to answer questions about the castle.
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the castle and its grounds, disabled access is limited in some areas.
The ground of the castle include a variety of surfaces including cobblestones, flagstones, grass, gravel and wood. These can be uneven and steep in places wuth a number of steps on the gun terrace.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.co.uk/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.
There is no rainy day policy, Alnwick Castle is open rain or shine! However, please do keep in mind that much of Alnwick Castle is outdoors and so when it rains, this means that indoor areas will becaome busy.
You can stay as long as you wish from 10-5pm. This voucher entitles the holder to one years entry to Alnwick castle (Valid for one year from the date of the first visit)
This voucher allows 1 person to gain entry to Alnwick Castle.
Spectators are not allowed but can enter with their own ticket.
Please wear whatever you're comfortable in, however bear in mind possible wet weather.
Alnwick Castle is open daily from March - October.
Alnwick, Northumberland.
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