Warkworth Castle
Image: Warkworth castle as seen through and archway
Two young children climb up a medieval stone staircase in Warkworth Castle.
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Open daily, 10am-5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

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Address
Castle Terrace, Warkworth, Northumberland, NE65 0UJ
Steps lead up to a doorway of a mall building hewn out of the surrounding rock

Hermitage opening times

Make time to venture to Warkworth’s unique and atmospheric Hermitage. A delightful riverside walk and a ferry take you to this tiny rock-cut chapel.

The Hermitage is open on Sundays and Mondays between 11am and 4pm. If you would like to visit, then make your way to the castle first to secure your place.

Please note tickets can only be booked on the day and are limited to 6 people every half an hour, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed to visit the Hermitage.

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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Warkworth Castle

The sights and sounds of Warkworth Castle

Watch drone footage of Warkworth Castle before you plan your visit.

Warkworth Castle on the English Heritage Podcast

Sir Henry 'Hotspur' Percy (1364–1403) was the most admired knight of his time. He fought in several campaigns against the Scots and the French during the Hundred Years' War, was a prime mover behind the deposition of Richard II, rebelled against Henry IV and was featured in plays by Shakespeare. Here to discuss his remarkable life is properties historian Dr William Wyeth.

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