- Open
- Free entry
- Parking on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Norham Castle is a ruined castle near Norham, Northumberland, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free. There is a car park on site.
Norham Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Not listed
- Tue 13 Not listed
- Wed 14 10:0016:00
- Today Thu 15 10:0016:00
- Fri 16 10:0016:00
- Sat 17 10:0016:00
- Sun 18 10:0016:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 14 Oct to 1 Nov | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
| Winter weekends | 2 Nov to 16 Mar | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | n/a |
Closed on 26 Dec, 1 Jan.
Getting to Norham Castle and parking
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- Address
- TD15 2JY
- Parking
- Car park on site. Car park gate locked in the evening; no overnight parking.
- By train
- Berwick upon Tweed Station is 6.5 miles away.
- Public transport
- Perryman's 67 Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station - Galashiels. Train: Berwick-upon-Tweed 7.5 miles.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: Parts uneven and can become muddy; not suitable for wheelchairs.
Food and facilities
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Norham Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 03
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 04
Views
Notable views from the site.
History of Norham Castle
- c.1153 Henry II orders Bishop Hugh du Puiset to rebuild; great tower erected.
- 1215 Alexander II of Scotland besieges it for 40 days without success.
- 1291 Edward I stays during the Great Cause arbitration for the Scottish throne.
- 1327 Taken by the Scots after earlier failed sieges; restored to the bishop next year.
- 1513 Captured by James IV before Flodden; then rebuilt as an artillery fortress.
- 1596 Elizabeth I refuses to fund repairs; castle slowly decays.
- 1923 Ruins placed in state care.
Photos
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Frank Southgate · Public domain · Source -
James T M Towill · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source
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When is Norham Castle open?
In the autumn season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- 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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