Located in northern England's county of Northumberland, stately Alnwick Castle annually receives around 600,000 visitors, drawn not only by its history and magnificent medieval architecture, but also its comparatively newfound fame as a filming location for the
Harry Potter films and period drama TV series
Downton Abbey.
Whether you're a
Downton Abbey or
Harry Potter fan, or just want to discover a significant destination in the UK's fascinating history, here's everything you need to know about how best to experience Alnwick Castle while
exploring the UK.