Dunstanburgh Castle

Directions to Dunstanburgh Castle

  • Parking

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    Council car park in Craster (60 spaces), 1.3 miles from site. Coin operated machines. Not managed by English Heritage. No refund of car park charges on admission.

  • Road Access

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    8 miles north-east of Alnwick; on footpaths from Craster or Embleton – 1 1⁄2 miles rugged coastal walk. 

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  • SAT NAV

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    Postcode : NE66 3TW

    Latitude : 55.48953

    Longtitude : -1.59425

  • Bus Access

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    Arriva service X18 Travelsure 418. Alight Craster and take the coastal walk which is approximately 1 1⁄2 miles long to the castle.

  • Train Access

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    Chathill, not Sun, 5 miles from Embleton, 7 miles from Castle; Alnmouth, 7 miles from Craster, 8 1⁄4 miles from Castle
  • Bicycle Access

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    Find your cycling route to Dunstanburgh Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.

  • Car-Free Travel Discount

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    Recieve 20% off your walk up ticket when you travel to Dunstanburgh Castle by train, bus or bicycle!

    Simply show your ticket or bike helmet to a member of staff when you arrive to receive your discount. 

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