Aydon Castle  Fort NE45 5PJ
Entry: Free for EH members
Open: seasonal - check website
Reviews: 0

About:
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.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed on lead across the site.
This is a smaller site. Attending during an organised EH event may affect nervous dogs.

Entry Charge:
Range of prices - see website

Parking:
Free parking for 20 cars on site

Facilities:
Shop
Gift shop
Toilets
Picnic area
Town nearby (Corbridge 2 miles)