Educational Tours

Tours and talks -  £37

If you'd like your school visit to Alnwick Castle to include a guided tour or specialist talk, please get in touch with us. Whether you're studying Harry Hotspur, the Tudors, or the filming of Harry Potter, there’s a connection to our castle that will enrich your lesson.

For educational visits of all ages we offer a 30-minute guided tour of the castle, led by a member of our Education Guiding Team. Explore the historic grounds while uncovering fascinating stories and secrets of the castle's past.

If you'd like to dive deeper into a specific area of history, we also offer specialist talks tailored to your students’ learning. These talks last 15 to 20 minutes, with time for a Q&A session afterwards.

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Guided Tours for Schools

Your school can receive a guided tour of Alnwick Castle's historic grounds, interiors or filming locations, accompanied by a member of our Education guiding team who will share stories and secrets from the Castle's history.

Studying a particular topic? Let us know and we can tailor guided tours to your group's interests.

Curriculum Links: History
Duration: 30 minutes
Capacity: 40

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Specialist Talks

If you would like to discuss part of our history in a little more detail, Alnwick Castle can offer an in-depth talk about a subject you are studying. Whether it's a famous figure like Harry Hotspur, Alnwick's links with monarchs throughout history, or even how the castle operates as a business within the tourism and heritage sectors, a talk from one of our Education guiding team is ideal for older age groups.

Duration: 15-20 minutes with time for Q&A afterwards
Capacity: 40 per session