North East England

Alnwick Castle Alnwick Castle is one of the most stunning castles in Europe. It is the second largest inhabited castle in England and has been home of the Percy's, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309.  Built on a basalt outcrop above a glorious golden sand beach, the castle houses a fine collection of armour and paintings.  Alnwick castle has been used as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.

Aydon Castle is Tucked away just one mile from the village of Corbridge and is a perfect location for a family day out.  Almost completely intact, it is one of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th-century English manor house. Set in a beautiful and secluded Northumberland woodland, it was originally built as an undefended residence, but almost immediately fortified on the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Nevertheless it was pillaged and burnt by the ...

Bamburgh Castle sits on a basalt outcrop overlooking the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne on the heritage coast in North Northumberland.  Explore 14 public areas, learn more about the castle from our friendly knowledgeable guides and new audio tour. Watch history being uncovered during live archaeological excavations. Refreshments are available in the Clock Tower Tea Rooms.

Barnard Castle Set on a high rock above the tees was founded in the 12th century.   It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.

Located in Northumberland Berwick Castle is the remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare, superseded by the most complete and breathtakingly impressive bastioned town defences in England, mainly Elizabethan but updated in the 17th and 18th centuries. Surrounding the whole historic town, their entire circuit can be walked. Visitor Advice and Information Keep to the paths as there are steep hidden drops.  Children should be closely supervised.  Cycling is prohibited.  It is dangerous to enter the monument after dark.

The massive ruins of Bowes Castle is set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.

Chillingham Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle

Durham Castle Durham Castle is open to the general public to visit, but only through guided tours, since it is a working castle and the home to over 100 students.  The castle has had an extremely interesting history, particularly in relation to the range of functions which the buildings have performed as a fortress, the principal palace of the Bishops of Durham and, since 1837, as the home of University College, the foundation college of Durham ...

Edlingham Castle

Etal Castle

Lindisfarne Castle

Norham Castle

Prudhoe Castle

Raby Castle

The Butterfly and Wildlife Park Visit the Butterfly and Wildlife Park, Lincolnshire's premier park, and enjoy all the facilities at your leisure. Make the acquaintance of all the friendly animals as you walk around the beautifully kept grounds. See the Raccoons, Pygmy Goats, Pot Bellied and Curly-Coated Pigs and much more.  The Butterfly and Wildlife Park offers visitors the opportunity to wander in either the tropical; herbacious; herb, or bee and butterfly garden or meander through our orchard and woodland ...

Warkworth Castle