Castles in Northumberland
The county of Northumberland is blessed with many castles. The bloody history of the border region is littered with conflict between England and Scotland. The Border Reiver families and a background of lawlessness leaves a legacy to this day with Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle just two of the many examples of castles in Northumberland that are modern day tourist attractions. Many castles, such as Haughton Castle and Chipchase Castle, close to Barrasford, remain family homes to this day. Both boast an enchanting past and, although not open to the public, offer the visitor to Northumberland with breathtaking views across the banks of the river North Tyne.

Haughton Castle
Haughton Castle lies across the river North Tyne from Barrasford, close to the village of Humshaugh. The beautiful exterior hides a bloody past.
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Northumberland Castles

Other castles in Northumberland include:

• Alnwick Castle, Alnwick
• Aydon Castle, Corbridge
• Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh,
• Belsay castle, Belsay
• Berwick Castle, Berwick-upon-Tweed
• Chillingham Castle, Chillingham
• Dunstanburgh Castle, Alnwick,
• Edlingham Castle, Alnwick,
• Etal Castle, Cornhill-on-Tweed
• Lagley Castle, Haydon Bridge
• Lindisfarne Castle, Berwick-upon-Tweed
• Prudhoe Castle, Prudhoe
• Warkworth Castle, Morpeth