- Open
- £9 adult · £4.50 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Dunstanburgh Castle is a ruined castle near Embleton, Northumberland, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is no car park on site.
Dunstanburgh Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:00 |
Closed on 26 Dec.
Dunstanburgh Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.65 | £9 |
| Concession | £6.88 | £8.10 |
| Child | £3.82 | £4.50 |
| Family | £19.29 | £22.70 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Dunstanburgh Castle and parking
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- Address
- NE66 3TW
- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Council car park in Craster (60 spaces, coin machines), not EH-managed; two reserved disabled spaces. About 2092 m to the entrance. Craster council car park, 1.3 miles away.
- By train
- Railway station is 5.4 miles away.
- Public transport
- Arriva X18 and Travelsure 418 stop at Craster, then a coastal walk of about 1.5 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads welcome.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: About 1 mile on foot across uneven ground from Craster; spiral stairs in gatehouse; ramp to shop.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
What to see at Dunstanburgh Castle
- 01
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 02
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
History of Dunstanburgh Castle
- 1313 Begun for Thomas, Earl of Lancaster
- 1319 First constable appointed; castle likely operational
- 1322 Thomas of Lancaster captured at Boroughbridge and executed
Photos
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Tim Simpson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Michael Garlick · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
Castles near Dunstanburgh Castle
- Alnwick Castle 6.7 mi
- Bamburgh Castle 9.4 mi
- Warkworth Castle 10.0 mi
- Chillingham Castle 12.4 mi
- Lindisfarne Castle 14.5 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Dunstanburgh Castle?
Adult tickets cost £9, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Dunstanburgh Castle?
There is no car park on site. Craster council car park, 1.3 miles away.
When is Dunstanburgh Castle open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Can you take a dog to Dunstanburgh Castle?
Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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