Aydon Castle

Group visits to Aydon Castle

Almost completely intact, it is one of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th century English manor house. Set in a beautiful and secluded Northumberland woodland, it was originally built as an undefended residence, but was almost immediately fortified on the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Nevertheless it was pillaged and burnt by the Scots in 1315, seized by English rebels two years later, and again occupied by Scots in 1346. The castle later became a farmhouse in the 17th century and was lived in up until 1966.

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Group Discount

We offer a 10% discount for organised groups of 15 or more paying visitors when payment is made in a single transaction.
Per group you also receive:

  • free entry for one tour leader
  • free entry for one coach driver

The tour leader, coach driver and any English Heritage members do not count towards the group totals.

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Visit & Contact information

  • Prices and opening times: Please check here. The 'without donation' price applies to groups and travel trade.
  • Coach parking: Unfortunately, we can't accomodate coaches in the car park.
  • Catering: Site serves tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Additional facilities available in Corbridge (2 miles away).
  • Gardens: Flat grassed areas located within the walls with some seating. There is plenty of space for children to run around. Ball games are permitted, but no kites please.
  • Access: Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor.
  • Average length of visit: 1 hour.

Address: Off Aydon Road, Corbidge, Northumberland, NE45 5PJ

Email: bookings@english-heritage.org.uk

Telephone: Aydon Castle: 01434 632450

Group Travel Support

Further support and useful resources available to group travel organisers can be found on our dedicated Group Visits webpages.

For educational groups, please visit our School Visits webpages.

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