Dare to Explore: Warkworth Castle
Perched high above the River Coquet in Northumberland, Warkworth Castle is where history and imagination collide. Once a mighty medieval fortress, today its towering keep and weathered walls invite curious minds to step back in time. For Evelyn and Elliot, it’s the ultimate stage to uncover secrets, solve mysteries, and embark on thrilling adventures.
A Fortress of Power and Prestige
Founded in the 12th century, Warkworth became the seat of the powerful Percy family, who shaped much of England’s medieval story. The ruins still whisper of the past, armour clashing in the courtyard, grand feasts in the Great Hall, and power struggles echoing through stone chambers.
Climb the spiral staircases, peek through narrow arrow slits, and picture knights and nobles defending their mighty stronghold. This is not just a castle, it’s a living puzzle of history waiting to be solved.
✨ Did You Know?
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Warkworth’s keep is shaped like a giant cross, an unusual design for Norman castles.
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The Percy family also called Alnwick Castle home (famous today as a Harry Potter filming location).
But Warkworth hides more than history within its walls. Its greatest mystery lies just beyond the river… and it’s a secret you won’t want to miss.