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Chillingham Castle

Written by Marian Nicol. Posted in Local Area

About the castle..

  • This 12th century stronghold, just twenty minutes from the Seaside and the home of Sir Humphry Wakefield and his family.
  • The castle was given permission to add battlements by King Edward III in 1344 (see the actual License in the castle).
  • The Elizabethans added “Long Galleries” and Capability Brown designed the park in 1752.
  • The glorious Italian garden was laid out in the 19th century by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville fresh from his royal triumphs at Windsor Castle.
  • Royal visits from 1200’s to this century, and winner of many architectural awards.
  • The Castle is now open to the public and also available for weddings; private functions; tours and has self catering apartments.
  • It is ideally situated for exploring the breathtaking Northumbrian countryside, located 10 miles from the coast and around 70 miles from both Newcastle and Edinburgh.

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