Warkworth Castle Reviews Summary

Castle Experience

Pros:

• "Suitable for young and old."
• "Beautiful castle remains...very well organised."
• "Fascinating audio tour."
• "Highly recommended."
• "Great little souvenir shop and really helpful friendly guides."
• "Really super place to visit. Full of interesting rooms and halls to go through and fascinating history."
• "Warkworth Castle is a Fabulous day out, It's one of the Biggest and Impressive Castles in Northumberland."

Cons:

• "Only slight negative was that the 3rd floor was closed off."
• "Unfortunately the top floors and the dungeons were closed on the day that we went."
• "The 3rd floor seems locked to the public."
• "Only disappointment was not being able to visit the hermitage, apparently the boat service only runs on Sundays and Mondays and you can't prebook."
• "Very interesting castle, but the dilapidated information boards were a let down."
• "Didn’t go in as the prices are now quite high, and to charge another £3 for parking seems just like a rip off."
• "Impressive looking castle, but lacking on information boards to bring it to life."

Accessibility & Facilities

Pros:

• "On site parking £3 for the day, therefore allowing you to walk around the small village as well."
• "Parking £3 for none members."
• "The castle has its own car park for around 50 cars give or take."
• "Lovely Castle ample parking, toilet facilities."
• "Good car park facilities as well as convenient WC in car park."
• "Plenty parking - you can park all day until closing at 4pm for £3 (free to English Heritage members)."
• "Car park is big and free."

Cons:

• "However if mobility is an issue, some places in the castle will be inaccessible."
• "It is a bit bumpy with steps and uneven bumpy levels."
• "Not really suitable for people with mobility issues due to the many steps and the uneven ground."
• "Wheelchair access may be difficult to the main tower as there are several flights of stairs."
• "You can visit the hermitage by boat on certain days but is a good 15 mins walk and boat not suitable for disabled."
• "Lots of steps to get into main part of castle and ground very uneven for the rest of the site."
• "£3.50 to park your car is a ripoff!"

Value for Money

Pros:

• "It'll cost about £25 for a family of 4 or is free if you're with English Heritage."
• "Got 2 for 1 entry by using online code via Country Life Butter promotion."
• "Free entry through using CSSC Membership."
• "Good value for around £20 for the family."
• "Reasonable admission for those that have to pay, I am an English Heritage member so free parking and admission."
• "If you pre book online, you can get discounted entry fees, so this I would recommend."
• "Free to EH or £9. The car park is free for EH members."

Cons:

• "Way too expensive! We paid to park thinking it would be free to walk round then realised it was like £15 per adult or something daft."
• "Didn’t go in as the prices are now quite high, and to charge another £3 for parking seems just like a rip off."
• "3 quid parking 11 quid per person to get in greeted by a sales pitch soon as I walked in the place."
• "The entry isn't cheap (unless you're an English Heritage member anyway), plus you have to pay to park."
• "Admission is a little expensive though."
• "Way overpriced for what it is."
• "Really disappointed. We live locally and decided to take our daughter who is 6 as we always point out the castle when driving by. £3 parking then £26 to look around! How can this price be justified?"