Destination Britain China 2016
Alnwick Castle
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Contact Caroline Robinson Admissions Sales Manager
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+ 44 ( 0 ) 1665 511184 caroline . robinson @ alnwickcastle . com
Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1NQ United Kingdom
Alnwick Castle is the one of the largest inhabited castles in England ; it has been home to the Duke of Northumberland ’ s family , the Percys , for over 700 years . Combining magnificent medieval architecture with spectacular Italianate State Rooms , Alnwick Castle is one of the UK ’ s most significant heritage destinations . In recent years , it has taken starring roles in a number of film and television productions , most famously featuring as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films and as Brancaster Castle in ITV ’ s Downton Abbey . Alnwick ’ s State Rooms boast one of the finest private art collections in the country , including paintings by Canaletto , Titian , Van Dyck , Turner , and Dobson , while the Drawing Room is home to the priceless Cucci cabinets , originally created for King Louis XIV of France . The castle ’ s rich history is brimming with drama , intrigue , and extraordinary people ; from a gunpowder plotter and visionary collectors to Harry Hotspur , medieval England ’ s most celebrated knight . The castle is brought to life with an exciting daily programme of activities and seasonal performance events during the peak season . Conveniently situated less than a mile off the A1 between Newcastle and Edinburgh , Alnwick Castle is an ideal destination for group visits .
• The castle is the home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
• The castle starred as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films
• The castle starred as Brancaster Castle in ITV ' s Downton Abbey www . alnwickcastle . com
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