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British Isles · United Kingdom

Alnwick Castle

Historic Full day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes
Alnwick Castle

A lived-in medieval castle in the north of England, with towers, walls and a giant garden with fountains. Its courtyard was where Harry Potter's first broomstick flying lesson was filmed.

The pop wink

Harry Potter's broomstick flying lesson in the first film was shot in this castle's courtyard.

With kids

  • Take a «broomstick flying» lesson in the very courtyard from the film
  • Walk the walls and towers playing at defending the castle
  • Get lost in the bamboo maze of the Alnwick Garden
  • Watch the garden's great fountain fill and empty by surprise
Accessibility: All ages — activities designed for families

With family

  • Visit the castle's rooms, still lived in by its dukes
  • Tour the Poison Garden, the garden of poisonous plants (with a guide)
  • Have a picnic in the huge garden beside the fountains
  • Recognize together the corners that appeared in the films

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