1. Alnwick Castle is a historic castle located in Northumberland, England. It was originally built in the 11th century and has been the seat of the Duke of Northumberland for over 700 years. The castle has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows, including as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. Visitors can explore the castle’s medieval architecture, the grand state rooms, and exhibitions on its history and the Percy family who have owned it for centuries.
2. Alnwick Castle is open from mid-March to the end of October, with limited opening hours during the winter months. Their phone number is +44 1665 510777.
3. Ticket prices vary depending on the time of year and activities that are included, but visitors can purchase tickets online or at the castle entrance. The castle is accessible by car or public transportation; the nearest train station is Alnmouth, which is about 4 miles away and there are also bus services that stop at the castle grounds.
