Free car parking for approximately 40 cars is located 10 metres from the entrance to the site.

Light snacks, crisps, sweets, and hot and cold drinks are available in the shop. There is an award-winning pub and tearoom located in the village.

Picnic tables are located in the castle grounds.

Small shop selling a selection of English Heritage gifts. The shop also sells hot and cold drinks, ice-creams, crisps and sweets.

Male and female toilets, with baby changing facilities, are located in the car park.

An award-winning exhibition about the battle of Flodden is in the old Presbyterian chapel with access through the shop. The exhibition is fully accessible for disabled visitors.

Etal Castle has a large grassy area. There is plenty of space for children to run and play - kites and ball games welcome.

Baby Changing Facilities

Baby changing facilities available.

Play Areas / Adventure Playground

There is plenty of space for children to run and play - kites and ball games welcome.

Push Chairs Allowed

Yes

Toy / Dressing Up Box

Book box located in the exhibition.

Family Learning

Children's activity sheet is available.

English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.