Book Alnwick Castle Tickets & Tours

The Italianate State Rooms have played host to extraordinary people including a gunpowder plotter, visionary collectors, and the famous medieval English knight - Harry Hotspur.

So, you walk through the grand oak front door, and you're in the Lower Guard Room. This room is filled with old-school weapons and gear used way back in the 1700s by the Percy Tenantry Volunteers.

You climb the Grand Staircase leading to the Upper Guard Chamber. This room has a shiny marble terrazzo floor, a detailed plasterwork ceiling, and huge marble statues of Justice and Britannia.

Can you imagine a room filled with almost 15,000 books? The Library occupies the entire first floor of a big tower added to the castle keep during the 19th-century restoration.

In the Drawing Room, you'll see the carved, painted, and gilded ceiling, painted frieze, silk wall hangings, carved doors, window frames, and marble fireplace, and an overmantel mirror, influenced by Italian design.

Previously the Great Hall, this room has been the heart and soul of the castle since the Middle Ages. The room has 16th-century Italian-inspired ceilings with beautiful carvings by Luigi Canina.

In 2006, this amazing collection of Meissen, Chelsea, and Paris ceramics was displayed in a manner inspired by the interior design of European porcelain palaces of the 17th and 18th centuries.

At this museum, you can try on a uniform, blast away a Vickers machine gun, or even march with the band. They've got interactive displays that tell the stories of Fusilier soldiers and their families.

This museum in the Postern Tower opened nearly 200 years ago after the 4th Duke of Northumberland started collecting artifacts to promote the study of the archaeology of the North.

The basement has been untouched for 600 years. Upstairs are objects the Dukes collected from North America and Polynesia. At the very top, learn about the Percy Tenantry Volunteers and weapons used 200 years ago.

This replica of a Napoleonic cannon on the Gun Terrace is at the exact spot where they used to fire the real thing. It's made of bronze and it's a copy of old British cannons, some of which are on the terrace too!

Ever dreamed of flying like Harry Potter? Well, now you can! This broomstick training session takes place on the same grounds where Harry had his first flying lesson in the movies! You'll learn all the basics from expert instructors, like how to turn, speed up, slow down, like you're in real-life Hogwarts!

You can try your hand at making crafts just like they did back in medieval times! Learn how to make a tile, whip up some medieval soap, or even create your own magic wand with talented craftspeople. Dress up like a medieval king or queen, play old-school games in the castle square, and even sit on the king's throne in Hotspur Hall!

Think you're brave enough to face a dragon? Well, this Dragon Quest isn't for the faint of heart! You'll have to make your way through a tricky mirror maze, cross a fiery bridge, and hold on tight as you spin around a whirlpool. If you can survive all that, you might just spot a few dragons hiding out! Are you up for the challenge?

Ever wanted to feel like a medieval knight? Well, now's your chance! You can try your hand at archery, one of England's oldest sports. Stand in the same place as all those who've walked these castle grounds over the years. You'll get lessons from real experts on how to hold your bow, aim, and let those arrows fly and hit the bullseye.