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Norham Castle
Norham, North East England
A ruined border castle above the River Tweed, painted by Turner and rarely busy.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Norham Castle stands on a ridge over the Tweed and was a key defence against the Scots. The view from the river bank is the one Turner painted. It is quiet most days, and the village green below has a pub and a tea room.
Good to know
- Check entry arrangements with English Heritage
- Walk the riverside path for the classic view
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- Most of the year
- Getting there
- Village road, small car park
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
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