Etal Castle

Type: Castle / Fort

In the centre of the beautiful Etal village, Etal Castle was built in the mid 14th century by Robert manners as a defence against Scots raisers. The fortified tower house stands in a strategic position by a ford over the River Till, fell to James IV's invading Scots army in 1513, immediately before their catastrophic defeat at nearby Flodden.

The 19th-century chapel displays an award-winning exhibition telling the dramatic story of Flodden, and the Anglo-Scottish border warfare that ended with the accession of James I in 1603.

Opening Times

01/11/2011 - 31/03/2012
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00
Bank Holiday	Closed

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£3.80 per ticket type
Child	£2.30 per ticket type
Concession	£3.40 per ticket type
English Heritage member	Free
Family	£9.90 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

In Etal village, 10 miles south west of Berwick. Nearest major road is A1.

Public Transport Directions

Train access: Berwick upon Tweed 10.5 miles.
Bus access: Border Villager 267 Berwick upon Tweed - Wooler.

Information

English Heritage on VisitNorthumberland.com

Awards

Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011

Accessibility:

Facilities

Provider Features

Village Location

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Village car park is next to shop. 10m path via grit and flat ground surfaces.
Ramp / Level Access - Level access to exhibition and shop. Access to castle from shop via Border Warfare exhibition. Access across grass but helper is advisable.
Toilets for Disabled Visitors - In village carpark with ramps (run by Berwick Borough Council)