Dunstanburgh Castle

Dunstanburgh Castle    

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(1.5K) · Castle in Alnwick, United Kingdom
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Please note, road not suitable for cars. Park at the carpark in Craster and walk along the coastal path.

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Mar 5, 2025
An incredible spot on the coastline and well worth the walk. Essential if you’re in the area. Friendly staff, who make a 30 minute walk to the castle each day, and they take the time to make visito…Full review by MrPickles-101
Feb 17, 2025
Easy walk from Craster and even though it is a ruin, it is still a very interesting castle to visit. It was actually closed whilst we visited but it did not take anything away from our experience as…Full review by MarekLontour
Nov 1, 2024
We had a fabulous day out at Craster. Parked in the quarry carpark and took the lovely scenic walk along the coast to the castle. We used our National Trust card for entry. There are toilets, a few …Full review by Victoria6994
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How long is the walk from Craster to Low-Newton and back to Craster?
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Hi, Thanks for your question. It's about an hour, but do leave extra time to admire the scenery. As the Castle is a on the walk, consider booking us as part of your day out.
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Hi, I am going to be visiting the area later this month. My father-in-law lives reasonably locally and is thinking about joining …
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Hi, I am going to be visiting the area later this month. My father-in-law lives reasonably locally and is thinking about joining us for the day. He has been shielding due to COVID-19 and is avoiding places where people might congregate and in particular indoor spaces. Could you advise how much of the castle is enclosed space and how much open? Many thanks.
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Hi, All of the castle area is open space and a nice leisurely walk along the cliff top to get to it. Bear in mind it’s a ruin so not much internal buildings left Normally a coffee shop inside the …
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Hi, All of the castle area is open space and a nice leisurely walk along the cliff top to get to it. Bear in mind it’s a ruin so not much internal buildings left Normally a coffee shop inside the grounds too. Hope this helps
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Is it good for dogs???
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yes it's a great walk along the cliffs with fantastic sea views, dogs will love it, but keep them away from the cliffs and the cows that often graze there, you are in for a great day
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Does this place have a stamp to put in NT passports?
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Well I've answered my own question after visiting myself and indeed they do have a stamp for NT passports :-) All you people that said no, did you even know for sure?!
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