Here are details of events this Summer at Alnwick Castle:

This August at Alnwick Castle

On top of our already action-packed programme of daily activities, we have some incredibly exciting events which are sure to keep the entire family entertained throughout the summer holidays!

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Highlights Next Week

Medieval Life Week
11th - 19th August
An entertaining cast of characters will show you what life was really like in the Middle Ages, from skilled artisans and expert falconers to artful jesters and a frankly inexplicable alchemist!
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Seasonal Highlights

Storytelling Week
20th -24th August
The stage is set! The audience gathered! The Alnwick Castle Performers Guild return with delightful stories and enchanting plays that are sure to astound, amuse and amaze!
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Wizarding Week
28th - 1st September
Put on your best robes and join our resident wizarding professors for a week of magical mayhem!
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Daily Highlights

Broomstick Training
Join our resident wizarding professors and take part in one of our famous broomstick training sessions.
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Dragon Quest
Join forces with Harry Hotspur and the Dragon Catcher to battle mystical forces, conquer challenging obstacles and come face to face with a terrifying Dragon.
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Have-a-go-Archery
Follow in the footsteps of many soldiers who have lived at the Castle over hundreds of years and try your hand at one of England's oldest skills.
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Alnwick 'On Location' Tour
Hear behind-the-scenes filming anecdotes as an entertaining guide provides you with an engaging tour of the cinematic locations within the castle's walls.
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Historical Grounds Tour
Hear stories from the long and eventful history of Alnwick Castle as you walk the grounds with one of our knowledgeable guides.
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State Rooms
Discover the lavish Italian Renaissance style interiors of the State Rooms.
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Constable's Tower
18th June - 28th October
After the successful re-opening by historian John Goodall, discover a wealth of fascinating and intriguing objects, many from distant shores, within our newly refurbished exhibition space.
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