Chipchase Castle
ENTRY
from £10
WHERE
Hexham
What it’s like
A 13th century castle and gardens that only opens its doors for a handful of weeks each summer.
A 13th century castle and its gardens are the whole visit here, and that's no bad thing if you like wandering somewhere old without a gift shop trying to funnel you anywhere. The site lists exploring the castle and gardens as the thing to do, so this suits a slower pace rather than a full day of activities.
The catch is the calendar. It's only open from Wednesday 3 June to Sunday 28 June 2026, plus the first weekend of July, and only between 1pm and 5pm on those days. Miss that window and you've missed it for the year, so it's worth building a trip around those dates rather than hoping to drop in.
Entry is £12 for an adult and £10 for under 16s and anyone 66 or over, which feels reasonable for a castle visit but stings a bit when you remember it's cash only. No card machine tucked behind the till here, so come with notes and coins rather than assuming you can tap.
There's no booking link listed, so this reads as a turn-up-and-pay visit within opening hours rather than one you need to plan weeks ahead for.
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£12 for an adult, £10 for under 16s and for anyone 66 or over.
When is it open?
From Wednesday 3 June to Sunday 28 June 2026, then again on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026, 1pm to 5pm on those days.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link given, so it looks like you can just turn up during opening hours.
Can we pay by card?
No, it's cash only, so bring notes and coins rather than relying on a card.
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