Prudhoe Castle
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Prudhoe Castle has many a story to tell so a family day out to this Northumberland fortress is truly worthwhile. Bult as part of a series of Norman Castles along the Tyne after the 1066 Norman conquest, Prudhoe was continuously occupied for over nine centuries. It was originally the home of the Umfravilles but was eventually taken over by the famous Percy family who restored it. Prudhoe survived two sieges during the 1170s and was the only Northumberland castle to resist the Scots. This year is Prudhoe's 30th anniversary of being open to the public as English Heritage first opened it in May 1986. Have a picnic and take in the surroundings, browse in the shop or explore the keep, great hall and towered walls enclosing a fine Georgian mansion. Don't Miss The keep, great hall and towered walls enclosing a fine Georgian mansion Unusual souvenirs and crafts in the gift shop 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 - 31 October 2017 1 November 2017 - 29 March 2018 30 March 2018 onwards Opening times will be available nearer the time | |||||||||||||||||||||||