Aydon Castle

Facilities at Aydon Castle

  • Parking

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    The car park has 20 spaces and is located 100 metres down the lane from the castle. There are also six disabled parking spaces.

    Parking charges apply to non-members. Parking free for members. 

  • Food And Drink

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    Site serves tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Additional facilities available in Corbridge (2 miles away).
  • Picnic Area

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    Picnics welcome - benches available in main area and in the orchard.
  • Shop

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    Shop selling select range of English Heritage gifts is within the ticket office.
  • Toilets

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    Male and female toilets, with baby changing facilities, available. Accessible toilet available.
  • Dogs

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    Dogs on lead allowed. Assistance dogs welcome.

  • Gardens

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    Flat grassed areas located within the walls with some seating. There is plenty of space for children to run around. Ball games are permitted, but no kites please.
  • Family Friendly

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    Baby Changing Facilities

    Baby changing facilities available.

    Push Chairs Allowed

    Yes.
  • Please Be Aware

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    At height when on the battlements.

  • Commercial Photograph And Filming

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    English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

    If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

    Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.

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