Aydon Castle
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Tucked away just one mile from the village of Corbridge is Aydon Castle, the perfect location for a family day out. Almost completely intact, it is one of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th century English manor house. Set in a beautiful and secluded Northumberland woodland, it was originally built as an undefended residence, but was almost immediately fortified on the outbreak of Anglo-Scottish warfare. Nevertheless it was pillaged and burnt by the Scots in 1315, seized by English rebels two years later, and again occupied by Scots in 1346. The castle later became a farmhouse in the 17th century and was lived in up until 1966. Bring along a picnic and spend the day exploring this hidden gem or why not visit Hadrian’s Wall too, a mere stone's throw away. Don't Miss The well fortified manor house. The Green Man carving. The beautifully secluded woodland surroundings. The original Medieval carved fireplaces, one of which dates back to around the 13th century. The walled orchard, fabulous for picnics. Opening Times 1 April - 30 September 2017 Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday 10:00 - 18:00 Friday 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 Notes Last admission 30 minutes before closing time Holiday opening times for this period Good Friday 14 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Easter Sunday 16 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Easter Monday 17 Apr 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Early May Bank Holiday 1 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Spring Bank Holiday 29 May 2017 10:00 - 18:00 Summer Bank Holiday 28 Aug 2017 10:00 - 18:00 1 October - 30 October 2017 31 October 2017 - 29 March 2018 30 March 2018 onwards Opening times will be available nearer the time | |||||||||||||||||||||||