Alnwick Castle (Hogwarts)

I recently visited Northumberland for a week, and these photo's were taken on my visit to Alnwick Castle (a Pilgrimage for Harry Potter fans!)

In the first two films Alnwick Castle played "Hogwarts" We actually did the Harry Potter tour where they showed you exactly what was filmed where.....
The main places you will recognize is when the first years go up to the entrance and Neville loses his toad, it was the entrance arch here, and then the first flying lesson was on the grass (there is a poster right where it happened). Also when Harry flies up to get Neville's remembrall you can see the top of Alnwick Castle, and when Woods shows Harry about the quidditch balls, you can see the sentinels behind Harrys head..

Here is a bit of info on Alwick Castle and other movies and shows that were filmed there:

Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England, the first being Windsor Castle, and has been the home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309. The earliest mention of Alnwick Castle in the history books appears soon after 1096 when Yves de Vescy became baron of Alnwick and erected the earliest parts of the Castle.

The Castle was first restored by the 1st Lord Percy of Alnwick in the early 1300's and portions of this restoration remain today, including the Abbot's Tower, the Middle Gateway and the Constable's Tower.
Filmed at Alnwick Castle

Below are a number of films that have used Alnwick Castle as a location.

2002 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint; directed by Chris Columbus

2001 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint; directed by Chris Columbus

1998 - Monk Dawson
Starring Martin Kemp and Rhona Mitra, directed by Tom Waller

1998 - Elizabeth
Starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, and Christopher Eccleston; a Working Title production

1991 - Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
Starring Kevin Costner and Alan Rickman

1982 - Ivanhoe
Starring Anthony Andrews and James Mason

1979 - The Spaceman and King Arthur
Starring Kenneth More and Jim Dale, and produced by Walt Disney

1971 - Mary Queen of Scots
Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson, again produced by Hal Wallis

1964 - Becket
Starring Richard Burton and Peter OToole, and produced by Hal Wallis

I hope you enjoy it... Lisa

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[XxJenna4evaXx]

eeh i have been there and i didnt think it looks like hogwarts on the films but still i went into hogwarts and stood where actors from harry potter stood AAH! xx

[WitchesSky]

@XxJenna4evaXx Yes there was a lot of computer help huh :)

It did look like the first one where the flying lessons took place though :)

[shortiieLJP]

Here I live in Alnwick and to be honest its not rreally a big deal for me!

[WitchesSky]

@shortiieLJP Thats usually the way, sometimes you have to leave a place and return to realise how beautiful it is x

[yesimfromengland]

i can say because i have been here i have been to HOGWARTS

[WitchesSky]

@yesimfromengland Me too! :) Its a great place x

[chelseaforever10]

i'm waiting for my letter!!

[sophbakerr]

I live ten minutes from here, i'm so proud

[steakup97]

this is one of the few videos that it is okay to be a slide show.

[silentwalruspro]

@XxJenna4evaXx It was used mainly for interior scenes, and inspiration for the design on the school you see on-screen.

[WitchesSky]

@theGagarianplanet Thank you x

[WitchesSky]

@26095 It is a magical place x