Prudhoe Castle, high above the Tynedale town which bears its name, has a connection with a mighty family who dared to cross a king.
The Umfravilles, who built the castle, incurred the wrath of William the Lion of Scotland, and he arrived in 1174 to lay down his law with a might hand.
Sadly for King William, his siege machines and catapults made little impression on the Unmfraville's cunningly-placed fastness, and after a token ravage of the castle gardens, the Lion retreated to lick his wounds at Alnwick.
There, poor William was forced to swallow insult as well as injury when he was captured - by none other than Lord Umfraville of Prudhoe. Will the Cub was sent as prisoner to Normandy, and had to pay homage to Enghland's King Henry II to get his crown back.
Prudhoe Castle opening times:
21 Mar-30 Sep10am-5pmMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Address: Northumberland - NE42 6NA
Tel: 01661 833459
Location: off A695
Cycling:
Part of the National Cycle route 72
Group Discounts:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more plus a free place for every additional 20 paying passengers. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
Please contact the Visitor Operations Site Supervisor on ++44 (0)1661 833459.
Group Bookings:
Free parking for up to 3 coaches, 600 metres from the site entrance.
Handy Links
- Hexham Courant
- Prudhoe Town Council
- Northumberland County Council
- Prudhoe Allotment Association
- Prudhoe Community Partnership
- Prudhoe Community High School
- St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
- Prudhoe & District U3A
- Prudhoe Gleemen
- Prudhoe Dolphins Swimming Club
- Prudhoe Castle
- Prudhoe Golf Club
- Prudhoe Westworld gymnastics and trampolining
- Prudhoe Waterworld Leisure Centre
- Prudhoe Community Partnership
- Prudhoe Community Allotment
