Prudhoe Castle
Prudhoe Castle
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- Amy S2 contributionsPicture Perfect, Beautiful Picnic Spot.Picture perfect, We are English Heritage members and have been here three times now. Kids loved doing the trail they had on. Brilliant games room for children too. This is only a small castle but we made a day of it by walking down to the park which is located next to Prudhoe Train Station, 10 min walk and walking round the river and over into Ovingham.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 3, 2024
- IweinvanaalstLille, Belgium608 contributionsI would love to live here !Prudhoe castle was built by Umfraville family between the twelfth and fourteenth century. Acquired by the Percy family in 1381 the stronghold was abandoned in 1672. In the early nineteenth century Hugh Percy gave Prudhoe a new life when he ordered the ruinous buildings to be cleared away and the old medieval residential wing rebuilt as a house for his local land agent. * Visitors can discover Prudhoe castle with the help of an excellent guidebook. There are also some reconstruction drawings. The tour takes you past the ruins of the keep (dated 1180) and the sparse remains of the chamber block (dated 1200) into the outer bailey where only foundations remain of the great hall, solar and kitchen. Past the gatehouse (dated 1150, housing the chapel but inaccessible) and the barbican you can walk around the curtain walls (dated 1330) and into the pele yard which formerly housed stables and barns. Neither curtain wall nor towers can be climbed. Prudhoe castle still looks defendable. The crenellated facade and reinserted medieval windows make the nineteenth century house blend in well with the medieval structures. I would love living here. The fortress looks very picturesque.Visited October 2024Traveled soloWritten October 18, 2024
- Ernie HCardiff, United Kingdom2,301 contributionsSmallThe small car park is outside the castle. Surprisingly the ticket office is right inside the castle and not at the entrance. Interesting visit but not a great deal to see. Plenty of information available as boards inside one block.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 29, 2024
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Glen&Isobel
Scotland260 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Not the biggest castle but it is worth a visit. Easy to argue about the cost but that goes towards upkeep and ensuring they are there for the future. Despite the small size it is still an interesting site and the construction is worth just sitting for a while and taking in the peace and quiet. Staff were very pleasant, helpful and informative.
Written August 12, 2023
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FlorianFY
Bispham, UK730 contributions
Aug 2020
A lovely little castle with some stunning views. Tucked away down a side lane this castle has an impressive approach through its barbican. But first you’ll past the lovely mill Pond with lilies, reeds, dragonflies and on a sunny late August afternoon it’s a lovely place to pass the time. Through the barbican you enter quite a compact inner area with a much later, Georgian (?) manor house attached. There’s an informative presentation in the house with some nice archeological finds. Walking round the castle won’t take a huge amount of times but the grounds will give you opportunity to linger.
It’s a nice attractive place to visit and English Heritage is well worth supporting.
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It’s a nice attractive place to visit and English Heritage is well worth supporting.
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Written August 30, 2020
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freeadventurer100
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK36 contributions
Jun 2021
Although a lot smaller than what I thought, still a great place to visit, especially as I was using my annual English Heritage membership for the first time. Travelled on the train from Newcastle to Prudhoe which took all of 20 minutes or so. On arrival the member of staff on reception was very polite and helpful and the place was also Covid safe. While I was there, there were plenty of kids running around and enjoying themselves. The grounds inside are ideal for picnics and there were plenty of these going on. There's also a very big grass area outside the castle where you can have a good wander.
Written June 6, 2021
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Darren W
Chelmsford, UK773 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
There was nobody there when we arrived. No sign up saying back in 5 or any such thing
Ironically 5 minutes and you are done at this site
Toilets locked and everyone had to use a single disabled adapted toilet. So everyone using one single toilet when others were available. NOT a covid friendly decision
Not worth the money
We wouldn't recommend if it was free
Ironically 5 minutes and you are done at this site
Toilets locked and everyone had to use a single disabled adapted toilet. So everyone using one single toilet when others were available. NOT a covid friendly decision
Not worth the money
We wouldn't recommend if it was free
Written July 7, 2021
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David R
Cheshire UK148 contributions
Sep 2020
Yes is it is quiet and historical but, it can only provide a brief visit and it is not worth making a journey of any distance to visit.
Not too easy to find and with limited parking, we found the visit disappointing and, had we not been members of English Heritage, expensive. The site can be visited in short order, perhaps 30 minutes. there is a detailed guide book but a little prior knowledge of the context of the property and the broader regional history is all that is needed.
Overall it was a disappointing visit.
Not too easy to find and with limited parking, we found the visit disappointing and, had we not been members of English Heritage, expensive. The site can be visited in short order, perhaps 30 minutes. there is a detailed guide book but a little prior knowledge of the context of the property and the broader regional history is all that is needed.
Overall it was a disappointing visit.
Written September 23, 2020
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rosemarycop
Doncaster, UK526 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Fascinating visit to a place I’d never heard of til last year, despite having been brought up nearby ( Blaydon and Winlaton). Very small and a bit pricey if you dont have English Heritage membership as we do. I managed to have a good look around but sadly it wasn’t very accessible for my husband in his electric wheelchair.
Written August 20, 2021
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Andrew
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK61 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
It's a nice castle but not big. Will be good to kill an hour.
Not much history to read up on but it only cost a few pounds to get in.
I wouldn't go back but was worth visiting as I'm from the local area and didn't Knoe it existed.
Not much history to read up on but it only cost a few pounds to get in.
I wouldn't go back but was worth visiting as I'm from the local area and didn't Knoe it existed.
Written September 26, 2020
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rebeljenn
Ruislip, UK906 contributions
Aug 2020
This castle has a lot of history. It is mainly ruins with a small museum with information. The keep was shut due to covid19. I enjoyed a walk around the castle. There are some picnic benches to sit outside.
Written September 22, 2020
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maldives
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK790 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
First visit to Prudhoe castle. The car park is a few minutes walk away but a beautiful view of the castle and millpond on approach. Reception were very welcoming there is a small gift shop and toilet in the same area.
The grounds are pretty and interesting lots of information about the history. There are tables available for picnics.
Although quite small still lots of interest.
The grounds are pretty and interesting lots of information about the history. There are tables available for picnics.
Although quite small still lots of interest.
Written August 19, 2021
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sarahcK781SR
Weston super Mare, UK446 contributions
Sep 2020
Lovely solid castle to see inside and walk around the outside. Friendly staff and Covid safe. Lovely lake.
Written September 27, 2020
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I think my great grandfather worked at prudhoe castle round about 1910...was the castle inhabited then ?
Written November 15, 2019
Where physically is the ticket office at the castle?
Can you go around the grounds without a ticket but need a ticket just for inside the buildings? Thank you very much for any answers
Written July 18, 2019
You can walk around the perimeter of the castle but to buy tickets you walk up through the gateway and there is a building on the left. Enter the building and the shop/admissions desk is the door on the right. It is worth buying a ticket though not just walking around the edge.
Written July 19, 2019
hi, when does the castle re open? as the website says its closed for the next couple of months?
Written January 16, 2019
According to The English Heritage Book The Castle Will re-open on 31 March 19 and will be open Wed-Sun & Bank Holidays From 10.00-6.00pm. I hope this is of help to you. Please check their website in March 19, for any further updates.
Written January 16, 2019
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