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- fiona n2 contributionsFantactic new site to exploreLovely afternoon stroll around a really ancient building in lovely grounds, great for anyone with a decreasing level of mobility (not wheelchair friendly), but looking for a small but interesting site. The lady from English Heritage was really helpful and gave a great introduction to the site. Fantastic views of the gorge too. Can t believe Ive never been before and I will be back.Visited April 2023Written April 2, 2023
- Kevin SPontypridd, United Kingdom6,253 contributionsSomehow just evoked historyIt looks like a later period fortified Manor house but in fact dates from the 13th century just with alterations and additions over the centuries. Internally it has retained its medieval character. Large open rooms, wooden beams, fireplaces, archways, it somehow just evoked history in a way other structures of the same period don't.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 3, 2023
- Glen&Isobel244 contributionsGo when kids are in school.The actual site should get 5 stars as it is an interesting building with a real sense of history. Had to give our visit 3 starts as it was spoilt by a family treating it as a fun park with children and adults running around and barging past anyone in their way. Juste every room or area you went they would be pushed out of the way by screaming kids and adults. You could tell that other visitors were also less than impressed judging by their faces! I doubt if the staff realised as the shop and ticket office was away from the entrance so some people just walked in, looked around and left which seems a daft arrangement.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 9, 2023
- J D P122 contributionsWell worth a visit.A lovely place made even better by the gentleman looking after it. He explained its history and answered all our questions. We were there on the morning of 27th September and sat in the sun, having a coffee soaking in the atmosphere. It is amazing to think there were people living there still in 1966!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 29, 2023
- Ann1989Virginia214 contributionsDisappointing experience due to limited number of information panelsIn my view, the photos of Aydon Castle on the English Heritage website are deceptive. In reality, the castle and its immediate surroundings are not that large. Of the many English Heritage sites that we visited during our trip to the UK, this castle stands out as a disappointment. Panels with historical information are few in number. I would encourage English Heritage to upgrade the information available at this site. If that's not possible, Northumberland has many other attractions more worthy of a visitor's time.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 9, 2023
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Amy Ellis
Cambridge, UK9 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We walked from Corbridge which took us a good hour and we passed many animals and lovely countryside with good views. The Castle itself was fun to explore too but there could have been more public information about its interesting story. I happen to have read some of the guide in with holiday apartment so I could tell the rest of the family. It was a good afternoon out.
Written August 17, 2020
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Ann1989
Virginia214 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
In my view, the photos of Aydon Castle on the English Heritage website are deceptive. In reality, the castle and its immediate surroundings are not that large. Of the many English Heritage sites that we visited during our trip to the UK, this castle stands out as a disappointment. Panels with historical information are few in number. I would encourage English Heritage to upgrade the information available at this site. If that's not possible, Northumberland has many other attractions more worthy of a visitor's time.
Written October 9, 2023
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fiona n
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Apr 2023
Lovely afternoon stroll around a really ancient building in lovely grounds, great for anyone with a decreasing level of mobility (not wheelchair friendly), but looking for a small but interesting site. The lady from English Heritage was really helpful and gave a great introduction to the site. Fantastic views of the gorge too. Can t believe Ive never been before and I will be back.
Written April 2, 2023
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Chichester, UK191 contributions
May 2022
Someone has reviewed this place as being magical and I agree. The site and buildings are so complex I had to buy a guidebook. It is not a museum nor a medieval castle in the true sense. It is however a complex of buildings, rebuilt and restyled over hundreds of years as a fortified manor house. It remained occupied until 1966, you will find that difficult to believe.
Aydon is not a ruin. It is however empty rooms which can be walked through and studied.
Parking is down the lane and plentiful for the amount of visitors. there are toilets on site.
Approx. 1 hour for a visit.
Aydon is not a ruin. It is however empty rooms which can be walked through and studied.
Parking is down the lane and plentiful for the amount of visitors. there are toilets on site.
Approx. 1 hour for a visit.
Written June 7, 2022
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK6,253 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
It looks like a later period fortified Manor house but in fact dates from the 13th century just with alterations and additions over the centuries. Internally it has retained its medieval character. Large open rooms, wooden beams, fireplaces, archways, it somehow just evoked history in a way other structures of the same period don't.
Written June 3, 2023
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J D P
Somerset122 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A lovely place made even better by the gentleman looking after it. He explained its history and answered all our questions. We were there on the morning of 27th September and sat in the sun, having a coffee soaking in the atmosphere. It is amazing to think there were people living there still in 1966!
Written September 29, 2023
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Heather B
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
A very welcoming member of staff (there was only one on site). He was very knowledgable about the history of Aydon Castle considering he'd been "borrowed" from a different EH site for the day. The site itself was very interesting with a grisly and sad history and larger than it first appeared to be.
Written August 15, 2021
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Sandyseas
Scarborough District, UK83 contributions
May 2022
Old castle/manor house run by English Heritage. Interesting for me because you can clearly see the changes made to the property over the years. The last inhabitants moved out in 1966. It must have been fantastic living there.
Lady at reception was very pleasant and informative.
Lady at reception was very pleasant and informative.
Written May 13, 2022
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Amanda C
521 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
This is a nice place to visit. It will take about and hour and it has procedures in place to keep you safe at this time. It is dog friendly inside and out. There are a few steps to climb but its not difficult. They do ask you book on line at the moment and the staff are friendly. There are toilets and a small shop.
Parking is £3
Parking is £3
Written September 30, 2020
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Mike10
Leicester, UK6 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
The manager was being a bit creepy to the volunteer which was awkward but the place itself was decent. I found the site small compared to the other ones I had visited and not as impressive visually. Inside it had a few good displays but nothing was breathtaking. I would stick to others such as Alnwick Castle.
Written February 12, 2021
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Yorkshire, UK84 contributions
Mercredi 10h-18hJeudi 10h-18h Vendredi10h-18h Samedi10h-18h Dimanche10h-18h Lundi Fermé Mardi Fermé les prix sont Adulte 5,50 £ Enfant (5-17 ans) 3,20 £
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aydon Castle
- Aydon Castle is open:
- Wed - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Restaurants near Aydon Castle:
- (1.45 mi) Corbridge Tandoori
- (1.40 mi) Watling Coffee House
- (1.45 mi) Casa Rosso Italian Restaurant
- (1.38 mi) The Corbridge Larder
- (3.15 mi) Restaurant Pine