Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

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Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the country and has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years.

The castle was built in the 11th Century to control and protect the border with Scotland , symbolising status and power for the new Norman barons across the country.

Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK’s most significant heritage destinations.

Perhaps more well known now as Brancaster Castle in the Downton Abbey Film and previously appearing as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films.

Taken on: May 15, 2023
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