Castle · Partly ruined

Prudhoe Castle

Prudhoe, Northumberland
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  • Open
  • Free entry
  • Parking on site, free
  • English Heritage
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Quick answer

Checked 14 Oct 2026

Prudhoe Castle is a partly ruined castle near Prudhoe, Northumberland, managed by English Heritage. Entry is free. There is a free car park on site, about 70 m from the entrance.

Prudhoe Castle opening times

Last checked 14 Oct 2026
  1. Mon 12 10:0016:00
  2. Tue 13 10:0016:00
  3. Wed 14 10:0016:00
  4. Today Thu 15 10:0016:00
  5. Fri 16 10:0016:00
  6. Sat 17 10:0016:00
  7. Sun 18 10:0016:00
Opening times by season
Season Dates Days Hours Last entry
Grounds (outer ward) daily 1 Jan to 31 Dec
Daily
10:00 to 16:00
 n/a

Check current times on the official site

Getting to Prudhoe Castle and parking

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Address
NE42 6NA
Parking
Car park on site, free. 70 m from entrance via slope, cobbles and loose gravel; two unmarked disabled spaces (call to reserve). About 70 m to the entrance.
By train
Prudhoe Station is 0.3 miles away.
Public transport
Go North East 10, 11A, 686. Prudhoe station 1/4 mile.

Dogs, accessibility and facilities

Accessibility

Partly step-free
  • Step-free: in parts of the site.
  • Paths and surfaces: Ground floor of house via ramp; upper floor and chapel up steep steps; compacted gravel and smooth grass; some small steps; steep slopes avoidable.
  • Accessible toilet: yes.
Full access statement

Food and facilities

  • Toilets Yes
  • Baby changing Yes

What to see at Prudhoe Castle

  • 01

    Gatehouse

    The fortified main entrance.

  • 02

    Chapel

    A chapel inside the castle.

  • 03

    Keep

    The main fortified tower of the castle.

  • 04

    Moat

    A ditch, wet or dry, around the walls.

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Castles near Prudhoe Castle

All 12 castles in Northumberland

FAQs

When is Prudhoe Castle open?

In the grounds (outer ward) daily season it opens every day from 10:00 to 16:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.

How much does it cost to visit Prudhoe Castle?

Entry is free.

Sources

Every fact on this page last verified 14 Oct 2026
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  1. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026
  2. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  3. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  4. Page on english-heritage.org.uk · checked 14 Oct 2026
  5. Page on historicengland.org.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026
  6. Page on historicengland.org.uk · checked 15 Oct 2026

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