Northumberland's many castles

Fantastic fortresses
The only time you want your holiday to end in ruins is when you visit Northumberland. It's home to more castles than any other county in England, explore famous fortresses, ghostly grounds and opulent state rooms.

The county filled with castles

From mighty castles that tower over towns, to once-grand, romantic ruins, Northumberland boasts over 70 castle sites for you to explore.

With a legacy of a turbulent history, they're scattered along our coastline, perched on rugged islands, and sitting in the hearts of cobbled market towns.

See small-scale remains, fully restored sites that dominate the coast, magical grounds where you can ‘fly’ a broomstick, and even a haunted castle. 
 
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Get closer to our castles

Discover which of our towns and villages are closest to our spectacular castle sites, from tiny fishing villages to historical market towns.
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Stay near Northumberland's castles

Pick a place in one of our nearby market towns or along our coastline. Or, be king or queen of the castle and stay in one overnight. Book an elegant getaway at Langley Castle Hotel, or trick or treat yourself to a haunted stay at Chillingham Castle.
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Alnwick Self Catering

Village Farm
We are a family run business which provides great family holidays, as well as "get away from it all breaks" for all ages and have 30 years of experience on which to call when we welcome you to Village Farm.
Guide Price £280.00 Per week
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Alnwick Bed & Breakfast

The Bosk B&B
All of our bed and breakfast rooms are accompanied with flat-screen TVs, seating area and tea and coffee making facilities.
Guide Price £120.00 Per Night
Craster Self Catering

Hemmel House
New this season - Three en suite bedrooms plus rural views towards the sea and Dunstanburgh Castle on the horizon.
Guide Price £833.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

St Bede
St Bede is a romantic, rural retreat for couples wanting to get away from it all.
Guide Price £567.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

Stable Cottage
Converted Georgian stables with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, vaulted reception room and direct rural views.
Guide Price £448.00 Per week
Alnwick Self Catering

Chatton Park Lodge
Chatton Park Lodge is a beautiful detached stone cottage set in its own grounds, surrounded by a private walled garden
Guide Price £1,673.00 Per week
Bamburgh Accommodation

Budle Bay Bothies
Two Shakes - dog-friendly coastal, farm-stay glamping without compromise on the Northumberland England Coast Path! Book now https://budlebaycroft.co.uk/availability#availjump
Guide Price £100.00 Per Night
Bamburgh Self Catering

Budle Bay Croft
Budle Bay Croft - “Luxurious serenity with bags to do on an utterly magical“ coastal small holding.
Guide Price £840.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

The Old Mill, Craster
The converted old mill cottage, in an acre of private grounds, is ideal for friends gatherings and multi-generational holidays.
Guide Price £2,702.00 Per week
Craster Self Catering

Coast And Country Northumberland
Five luxurious, self-catering cottages accommodating 2-14 guests, situated in, or within 2.5 miles of Craster in the Northumberland AONB.
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