Alnwick Castle Audio Guide
Explore Alnwick Castle with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Alnwick Castle is a historic castle and stately home that serves as the seat of the Duke of Northumberland. It is a well-known site frequently featured in film and television productions.
What you will hear
The Barbican and Gatehouse
Starting at the main entrance to establish the castle's 1096 Norman origins and its role as a border fortress. Includes the approach to the gatehouse and the defensive barbican.
The Main Gatehouse
Welcome to Alnwick Castle, a fortress with nearly a millennium of history and the second-largest inhabited castle in England.
The Outer Bailey and Film Locations
Focuses on the expansive lawns famous as the filming location for Hogwarts broomstick lessons and the site of historical sieges like that of William the Lion in 1174.
The Outer Bailey
This expansive green space famously served as the backdrop for broomstick lessons in the first two Harry Potter films.
The Battlements and Cannons
These high walls once witnessed the capture of a king during a daring mist-covered siege in the late 12th century.
The Keep and Inner Ward
Entering the heart of the castle to discuss the unique shell keep design and the Percy family legacy, featuring the statue of the famous Harry Hotspur.
The Shell Keep
The heart of the castle features a unique 'shell' design, where a cluster of ten towers surrounds a central courtyard.
The State Rooms and Art Collections
Showcases the 19th-century Victorian remodeling by Anthony Salvin and the world-class art collection housed within the palatial interiors.
Portrait of Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland (1602-1668)
This portrait by Anthony van Dyck depicts one of the most powerful naval figures of the 17th century.
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