Norham Castle, Norham, Northumberland
Details
Accessibility
"Parts of the site are uneven and can become muddy. Not suitable for wheelchairs."
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/norham-castle/
Brief description
"Norham Castle is an imposing Norman fortress built on the banks of the River Tweed around 1121 by Ranulf Flambard, the powerful Bishop of Durham. The castle stands on the site of a much earlier prehistoric fort. The Bishop's fortress was rudimentary; little more than an earthen ringwork with a timber palisade around a ceremonial hall. It was meant primarily to protect the Bishop's estates in the region.
Norham was part of a defensive string of castle guarding the Tweed crossings between England and Scotland, along with the castles at Wark and Berwick."
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Address
Norham Castle, Castle Street, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2JY
"You can contact the Friends of Norham Castle, the local support group, at friendsofnorhamcastle@gmail.com. For general inquiries about the castle, you can use the English Heritage website, as they own and manage the site. "
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/norham-castle/
Phone
Website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/norham-castle/
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Directions
Opening Times
2025: "Open daily from end of March to end of September and weekends over the winter."
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/norham-castle/
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Amenities
"There is a car park onsite. Please be aware that the entrance gate closest to the car park is currently closed for health & safety concerns, therefore visitors parking in the car park will need to walk along to the Marmion Gate to access the site. We apologise for the inconvenience."
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/norham-castle/
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Norham Village, near Berwick-Upon-Tweed
651 metres*
1,252 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.