About
Etal Castle stands near a ford over the River Till in a Northumberland village shaped by centuries of border conflict. Robert Manners built it in the mid 14th century to defend against Scottish raiders, but James IV's invading army captured it in 1513 shortly before the Battle of Flodden. Today its surviving stonework and grassy enclosure offer a compact introduction to that unsettled history. Reviewers appreciate the information boards and often combine the ruins with a look around the village. The castle's shop and museum are now closed, so plan refreshments elsewhere and check the seasonal availability of the estate-managed toilets in the car park. Dogs on leads are welcome. The grass can be uneven and slippery, and in wet weather visitors may need to use the rear entrance when the portcullis entrance is shut.
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Today, Wednesday 28 October
- Etal Castle10:00 – 17:00
Free entry
Opening times may change at short notice.
Daily 10am-5pm; check the calendar for Christmas closures.
The shop and museum are closed. Seasonal car-park toilets are operated by Ford and Etal Estate. Main visitor page takes precedence over the older facilities page.
Ordinary access is free to everyone; no membership is required. Separate tours, events and parking may have charges.
Accessibility: Uneven grass can be slippery and difficult for wheelchairs. If the portcullis entrance is closed in wet weather, use the rear entrance from the car park.
Parking: Free car parking beside the castle, approximately 40 spaces and 10m from the entrance according to EH directions.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome in the castle grounds.
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