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Alnwick Castle

Alnwick, United Kingdom

History

A medieval fortress still lived in by the Dukes of Northumberland, known to many as a Harry Potter film location. Allow half a day with children.

Nearest town
Alnwick, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.4158, -1.7059

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Coast & Castles Camp SiteCampsite
    6 km from Alnwick Castle
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Proctors SteadMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Alnwick Castle
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Walkmill CampsiteCampsite
    10 km from Alnwick Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Beadnell BayCampsite
    17 km from Alnwick Castle
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Waren Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Alnwick Castle
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  • Budle Farm CampsiteCampsite
    22 km from Alnwick Castle
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Alnwick Castle?

Alnwick Castle is in Alnwick, United Kingdom, at GPS 55.4158, -1.7059. It is about 9 km from Craster.

Can you camp near Alnwick Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is East Cawledge Park CAMC CL, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Alnwick Castle?

Alnwick Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northumberland’s coast of castles.

What is there to see near Alnwick Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dunstanburgh Castle (11 km), Bamburgh Castle (21 km), Lindisfarne (Holy Island) (29 km) and Jedburgh Abbey (54 km).

When is the best time to visit Alnwick Castle?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)