- Open
- £10.90 adult · £5.40 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- Parking on site, free for members
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Warkworth Castle is a partly ruined castle near Warkworth, Northumberland, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is a members' car park on site.
Warkworth 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 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Wed to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 26 Dec.
Warkworth Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.26 | £10.90 |
| Concession | £8.50 | £10 |
| Child | £4.59 | £5.40 |
| Family | £23.12 | £27.20 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Warkworth Castle and parking
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- Address
- NE65 0UJ
- Parking
- Car park on site, free for members. About 48 spaces outside the castle; non-members pay; no designated disabled bays. Charged parking in Warkworth town (about 200 m) or long-stay near the beach.
- By train
- Railway station is 3.1 miles away.
- Public transport
- Arriva X18 (Newcastle-Alnwick) and Travelsure 472.
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: Grounds accessible on compacted gravel and grass; step at entrance (ramp available); keep only by staircase.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Audio guide Yes
What to see at Warkworth Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Great hall
The main hall, used for feasts and ceremony.
- 03
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 04
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
- 05
Curtain wall
The outer defensive wall around the site.
- 06
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of Warkworth Castle
- 1139 Henry of Scotland becomes Earl of Northumberland; conventionally credited with the motte and bailey
- 1199 Robert fitz Roger begins the present castle (1199-1214)
- 1332 Granted to Henry Percy, 2nd Lord Percy
Photos
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Castles near Warkworth Castle
All 7 castles in NorthumberlandFAQs
How much does it cost to visit Warkworth Castle?
Adult tickets cost £10.90, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Warkworth Castle?
There is a members' car park on site. Charged parking in Warkworth town (about 200 m) or long-stay near the beach.
When is Warkworth 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 Warkworth Castle?
Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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- 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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