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Warkworth Castle
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Explore this magnificent castle - former seat of the Percy family, then head to one of the excellent cafés or pubs in the village.
Warkworth village is a classic Norman layout and the imposing castle should be on the top 5 to visit. Again, English Heritage own and run the site so members and Barclays Premier guests get free access and parking. A great audio tour is provided. Often events are hosted throughout the year in the grounds and the impressively sized and designed keep gives a good understanding of life in the period. Take a walk down by the Coquet river at the base of the castle to the Hermitage (crossing provided by Mick the Boatman), to an early single person religious hermits cave carved into the cliffside. Finish off with a drink or food in the Mason's down in town.
Warkworth village is a classic Norman layout and the imposing castle should be on the top 5 to visit. Again, English Heritage own and run the site so members and Barclays Premier guests get free access and parking. A great audio tour is provided. Often events are hosted throughout the year in the gr…
Easy to get to, around 20 minutes to drive. The castle often has activities to bring alive its rich heritage.
8.7 miles North of Widdrington, about 15 minutes drive. Castle Terrace, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE65 0UJ Be king or queen for the day in this mighty Northumberland fortress crowning the hilltop above the River Coquet. Enjoy a day out and see how the powerful Dukes of Northumberland, the Percy family lived. Explore the floors and rooms in the magnificent cross-shaped keep which was once home to 'Harry Hotspur', immortalised as a rebel lord by Shakespeare, and bane of Scottish raiders. See spectacular river and coastal views from the castle walls.
8.7 miles North of Widdrington, about 15 minutes drive. Castle Terrace, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE65 0UJ Be king or queen for the day in this mighty Northumberland fortress crowning the hilltop above the River Coquet. Enjoy a day out and see how the powerful Dukes of Northumberland, the Percy f…
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Castle Terrace
Warkworth, England