NORHAM CASTLE

LOOKING FOR: Heritage, Historical
ADDRESS: Castle Street, Norham, Northumberland.
POSTCODE: TD15 2JY
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 0370 333 1181
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
NORHAM CASTLE
Norham ranks among the finest sights in the border country. Set high on a grassy mound, commanding
 a vital ford over the River Tweed, it was one
 of the most important strongholds in this once turbulent region. It was also the one most frequently attacked by the Scots -
 it was besieged at least 13 times, once for nearly a year by Robert Bruce. But even its powerful 12th century keep and
 massive towered bailey walls could not resist James IV's heavy cannon, and it fell to him in 1513, shortly
 before his defeat at Flodden Field.

The extensive 16th century rebuilding that followed, adapting the fortress
 for artillery, is still clearly traceable.

Read more about Norham Castle's history.

BEFORE YOU GO
Access: Parts of the site are uneven and can become muddy.
 Not suitable for wheel chairs.

Opening Times: Norham Castle is only open during the summer season, 10am-5pm daily. View details.

Parking: There is a car park onsite.


PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT
Find out more about the history of Norham by visiting St Cuthbert's Church
 (free admission, open daily).
 St Cuthbert's is an impressive 12th-century Norman church with original
 Romanesque windows and a superbly carved 17th-century pulpit.
 The church played a prominent part in the history of English-Scottish conflict
, and was fortified by Robert the Bruce during his siege of the castle.

Norham Castle is just five miles from Etal Castle, where there is
 an award winning
 exhibition on the Battle of Flodden, of
 which Norham is closely connected to.
 Light snacks and refreshments are available in the shop and the
 picturesque village of Etal is nearby.

Also, don't miss Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island. The priory was built by ancient monks
 nearly 1,400 years ago and is surrounded by a wildly beautiful coastline. Please note,
 Holy Island can only be reached at low tide so check the tide tables before you visit.


OPENING TIMES

1 APRIL - 30 SEPTEMBER 2017
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES FOR THIS PERIOD
Good Friday
14 Apr 2017 10:00 - 17:00
Easter Sunday
16 Apr 2017 10:00 - 17:00
Easter Monday
17 Apr 2017 10:00 - 17:00
Early May Bank Holiday
1 May 2017 10:00 - 17:00
Spring Bank Holiday
29 May 2017 10:00 - 17:00
Summer Bank Holiday
28 Aug 2017 10:00 - 17:00
1 OCTOBER 2017 - 29 MARCH 2018
30 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS
Opening times will be available nearer the time