- Open
- £15 adult · £8 child
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking on site, free
- Private owner
Quick answer
Chillingham Castle is an intact castle near Wooler, Northumberland, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £15. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is a free car park on site.
Chillingham Castle opening times
- Mon 12 11:0017:00
- Tue 13 11:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 11:0017:00
- Thu 15 11:0017:00
- Fri 16 11:0017:00
- Sat 17 11:0017:00
- Sun 18 11:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 season | 30 Mar to 1 Nov | Daily | 11:00 to 17:00 | 16:00 |
Season ends 1 November 2026; ghost tours run all year (book separately). Road diversions near the castle; check routes in bad weather.
Chillingham Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15 |
| Concession | £14 |
| Child | £8 |
| Family | £42 |
Getting to Chillingham Castle and parking
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- Address
- NE66 5NJ
- Parking
- Car park on site, free. Disabled parking adjacent to the castle.
- By train
- Railway station is 7.8 miles away.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- No dogs in castle or grounds except assistance dogs.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Uneven floors and steep spiral staircases; spiral stone steps with rope handrail to toilets and tearoom.
- Accessible toilet: no.
- Changing Places toilet: no.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Chillingham Castle
- 01
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 02
Gardens
Gardens you can walk around.
History of Chillingham Castle
- 1245 King Henry III visited Chillingham.
- 1344 The earlier stronghold was fully fortified after royal permission was granted to add battlements.
- 1409 The family captured a Norman castle and were made Earls of Tankerville.
- 1832 King Louis Philippe of France stayed at the castle, and Sir Jeffry Wyatville laid out gardens and avenues for his visit.
Photos
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Bill Boaden · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Bill Boaden · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Castles near Chillingham Castle
- Bamburgh Castle 9.5 mi
- Alnwick Castle 10.9 mi
- Lindisfarne Castle 10.9 mi
- Dunstanburgh Castle 12.4 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Chillingham Castle?
Adult tickets cost £15.
When is Chillingham Castle open?
In the 2026 season season it opens every day from 11:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Is there a café at Chillingham Castle?
Yes, there is a café on site.
Can you take a dog to Chillingham Castle?
Only assistance dogs are allowed.
Sources
- Page on chillingham-castle.com
- Page on chillingham-castle.com
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on chillingham-castle.com
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