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Where to stay near Alnwick Castle

No, you cannot stay overnight at Alnwick Castle itself. The castle's own website lists no cottages, lodges or apartments run by the castle or Northumberland Estates, and only mentions the separately run Bailiffgate Hotel in the town under its 'eat, drink, shop and stay' section.

Folly Cottage Alnwick Northumberland, Alnwick

Historic places to stay near Alnwick Castle

Other places to stay near Alnwick Castle

These are ordinary hotels, guest houses and apartments close to the castle, not historic buildings. They are here for convenience.

The castle and the places to stay around it.

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About Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle stands above the River Aln in Northumberland. The earliest written record of a fortified castle here dates from 1138, though the site is thought to have existed earlier: King Malcolm III of Scotland died attacking it in 1093.

Henry de Percy bought the castle in 1309, becoming the 1st Lord Percy, and the Percy family has held it for more than 700 years since. The 4th Earl of Northumberland completed the Barbican in 1475, and later restorations followed, including 18th-century Gothic work under Robert Adam and Capability Brown and a Victorian remodelling by the architect Anthony Salvin between 1854 and 1865.

The castle is owned today by the Duke of Northumberland and managed through Northumberland Estates. It has featured in film and television productions, including scenes from the first Harry Potter film shot in the castle grounds.

Visiting Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle was open from 10am to 5pm at the time of checking (September 2026), with a full seasonal calendar published on its own website. Nearest train station and parking details were not confirmed on the pages opened in this task.

Questions

Can you stay overnight at Alnwick Castle?

No. The castle's own website lists no cottages, lodges or apartments run by the castle or Northumberland Estates. It mentions only the separately run Bailiffgate Hotel in the town under its 'eat, drink, shop and stay' section.

How old is Alnwick Castle?

The earliest written record of a fortified castle at Alnwick dates from 1138, though the site is thought to be older: King Malcolm III of Scotland died attacking it in 1093, according to the castle's own website.

Who owns Alnwick Castle?

Alnwick Castle is owned by the Duke of Northumberland and managed through Northumberland Estates. The Percy family bought the castle in 1309 and has held it for more than 700 years.

Was Alnwick Castle used in Harry Potter?

Yes. According to the castle's own website, broomstick flying lessons for the first Harry Potter film were filmed in the castle grounds, and the site now runs a broomstick training activity on the same spot.

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