Castles and Historic Houses

Bamburgh Castle - One of the most imposing castles in England, Bamburgh castle sits on a basalt crag dominating this part of the beautiful Northumberland coast. Telephone: 01668 214 515

Dunstanburgh Castle – A magnificent ruin dominating a lonely stretch of Northumberland's beautiful coastline, Dunstanburgh must be reached on foot along paths following the rocky shore. Telephone: 01665 576 231

Warkworth Castle - The magnificent cross-shaped keep of Warkworth, crowning a hilltop rising steeply above the River Coquet, dominates one of the largest, strongest and most impressive fortresses in Northern England. Telephone: 01665 711 423

Alnwick Castle - Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England, the first being Windsor Castle, and has been the home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. The castle was also home to Harry Potter as seen in the Philosophers stone. Telephone: 01665 510 777

Wallington Hall - Magnificent mansion with fine interiors and collections, set in an extensive garden and parkland. Telephone: 01670 773967

Cragside, Rothbury - The revolutionary home of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius, was a wonder of its age. Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside is crammed with ingenious gadgets and was the first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity. Even the variety and scale of Cragside's gardens are incredible. Telephone: 01669 620333

Chillingham Castle and Wild Herd - This ancient and remarkable fortress is the home of Sir Humphry Wakefield Bt., his wife The Hon. Lady Wakefield and their family. Since 1246 the Castle has been owned by one continuous blood line with the Earls Grey ruling the Castle for the founding centuries. Those Grey Lords built the Castle’s alarming dungeons and torture chambers, as well as the beautiful parklands and gardens. Telephone: 01668 215359