Things to see and do

Situated in a parkland setting in Northumberland’s famously beautiful countryside, Chillingham Castle offers the rare experience of staying in one of the very few surviving mediaeval fortresses; the home of the Grey family since 1245. The castle has survived many sieges and hosted many reigning monarchs since Henry III in 1255 and Edward I in 1298 stayed here. A more recent royal visitor was Edward, Prince of Wales in 1872 when, he shot a bull from the famous herd of white cattle, which roam in the park. Recently, Chillingham Castle has been restored by Sir Humphry Wakefield and now you can see the Castle as it was for hundreds of years. The Great Hall and Minstrel’s Gallery have antique furniture, tapestries, arms and armour. The castle is surrounded by lawns and formal gardens, including an intricate topiary garden. The woodland is carpeted with flowers in the spring and early summer, making the walk to the lake a delight. A wing of the castle has been converted into comfortable holiday apartments. The extensive grounds are accessible. Fishing is also available on the River Till. Within a few miles of the coast and being close in proximity to several golf courses, Chillingham is ideally situated.

Other must see sites include:
Alnwick Castle
The Alnwick Garden
Bamburgh Castle
Holy Island
Hadrian’s Wall
Northumberland National Park
Northumberland Coast

The wonderful, quaint villages and market towns.

Local Amenities

The nearest town is Alnwick which has all the facilities you would expect from a small market town including: comprehensive leisure facilities; supermarkets; place to eat; banks; post office; chemist; doctors and a hospital.