The ‘Windsor of the North,’ the second largest inhabited castle in the country, has been the home of the Percys Duke of Northumberland dynasty for almost 700 years.
Alnwick Castle, combining stunning mediaeval grandeur and famous Italian State Rooms, is one of the UK’s greatest historical monuments and one of the best-placed days in Northumberland.
From a gunpowder plotter and inventive painters to luxurious hosts and England’s most renowned ruler: Harry Hotspur, the rich history of this castle is filled with drama, intrigue, and amazing personalities.
It has also had prominent parts in contemporary films and television shows, notably the magnificent Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films.
