Everything below is included with standard castle admission — none of it needs a separate ticket purchase, though a few activities hand out free timed-entry slots on arrival. Dates confirmed directly from Alnwick Castle's own events calendar.
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Live falconry demonstrations with a cast of flying birds, running several times a day across the week.
A week-long run of comic entertainment for families — silliness and merriment, several showtimes daily.
Wandering minstrels perform medieval tunes as you explore the grounds throughout the day.
A special evening performance featuring renowned English concertina player Alistair Anderson.
Alnwick Castle's Master Archer showcases the art of longbow archery across several sessions a day.
Runs daily in the Outer Bailey throughout the season. Free with admission, but timed-slot tickets are first-come, first-served — collect yours on arrival.
Available most days, weather permitting. Costs extra on top of standard admission.
Free guided tours covering the castle's history and film connections run throughout each open day, included with admission.
"The Shot Heard Round the World" — marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, examining Earl Percy's role in the American Revolutionary War — runs as a temporary exhibition through the 2026 season.