Castle Museums
A visit to Alnwick Castle offers a journey through history. Explore the legendary Percy family’s stories, the castle's architectural evolution, and its diverse museum collections.
Whether you're intrigued by archaeological artefacts at the Castle Museum, learning about the Percy family in the Constable’s Tower, or discovering the history of local veterans at the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland, there’s something for everyone.
Did you know that your ticket grants access to all our museums and collections? Plus, book online, and your ticket becomes a year-long pass for unlimited visits!
Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland
Experience life as a soldier by trying on the uniform, firing a Vickers machine gun, or marching with the band!
Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund and our supporters, the museum features interactive displays that bring the stories of Fusiliers and their families to life, from recruitment to remembrance.
With themed displays of fascinating objects and archives, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out!
If you have ancestors in the Regiment, visit the museum's website to learn more: www.northumberlandfusiliers.org.uk.
Castle Museum
The Castle Museum, located in the Postern Tower, has been a fixture for nearly 200 years. Founded by the 4th Duke of Northumberland in the mid-19th century to promote Northumberland’s archaeology, the museum initially showcased Roman and early British antiquities, many found locally.
By 1930, its collection expanded to include artefacts from various periods of British and Celtic history. Today, the museum still holds many of these items, reflecting the collecting interests of several generations of the Percy family.
Constable's Tower
In June 2018, Alnwick Castle re-opened the Constable's Tower after nearly two years of renovation. Be sure to visit the Tower's three floors during your trip.
On the basement level, explore a space largely unchanged since the 14th century, possibly once a storeroom, offering a glimpse into the Castle's medieval interiors.
On the middle level, discover fascinating items collected by the Dukes of Northumberland, including a nineteenth-century "velocipede", an early form of bicycle.
On the top level, learn about the Percy Tenantry Volunteers, a regiment formed during the Napoleonic Wars. Watch an animated film about their history and see the weapons and equipment they used, all carefully restored during the Tower's refurbishment.