Aydon Castle

Really enjoyed this 13th century English manor house. It was a working farm up until a year or so ago, or a few yrs (can't remember what they told us). There are quite a few things to see here. There is a small orchard, and a trail that goes around the manor house. There might have been some longer trails too, but don't remember as we stayed to tour. What we enjoyed ourselves was trying to figure out what rooms were used for, the most interesting one being what ended up being the stalls (which I totally called since it was 'indoors' we didn't think it could be that). Another thing that you typically do not see in ruins (though this place is well preserved) is an area in which the floor beams are intact and you can actually see what a 'typical' room height was - this place has it! Usually when ruins have multiple floors available, their more overlooking grand areas that either had higher ceilings, or the floor is missing over the area you're looking down in. Being to quite a few ruins now and knowing what you're looking at is spectacular. Don't necessarily wish to have been present during that time, but would love to see it back in its glory! The staff here are lovely and we quite enjoyed the gift shop. Coffee was eh, but at least it was a cuppa!

Beautiful castle! Very unexpected indeed! Upon entering, it looked to be quite underwhelming and small but actually, unlike many of the other castles we've visited, the floors have been restored and so when exploring it actually feels like you're stepping back in time and seeing the castle in its once before glory! Staff were beyond friendly & helpful, informative and welcoming. This is probably one of my favourite castles with lovely grounds for children to run around in and benches for resting and plenty of picnic places with a beautiful forestry walk going around the back of the castle. Very reasonably priced too, for what's on offer to see. 10/10 - would highly recommend!

Aydon castle is a fortified manor house a short distance from Hexham and Corbridge. On a sunny day as it was it's a great little find. If you bring a picnic you can spend a couple of hours just chilling. The manor house / castle has an interesting history one of many buildings in this area that the Scotts took and lost and retook over the years! Small gift shop with refreshments and membership. Entry was about 4.50 the day I went. Free parking a short walk from the entrance.

Loved it. Wasn't sure what, or how much, to expect, but there's plenty here for an hours exploring, reading and sitting. English Heritage , so free to members. About £7/£8 if not. Suggested carpark donation of £3. Plenty of space to park - camper etc. Little EH shop, machine coffee. Art installations inside - okay, not our thing really, but much more to see than we'd expected. Lovely EH guide/receptionist.