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Warkworth Castle
 Warkworth Castle ... Opening hours for 2000 are April 1-September 30 daily 10-6, October 1-31 daily 10-5, Nov. 1-March 31 open 10am-1pm, 2-4pm daily. closed Dec. Newest Review: ... were responsible for building the magnificent keep you can see today. The son of the first Percy, earl of Northumberland, Harry Hotspur was the hero of many boarder raids. He is a dominant character in Shakespears Henry 1V The catholic Percy family owned the castle until 1537 when the 5th earl Percy of Northumberland left the castle to Henry V11 in his will. The castle was given back to the ... more ... Percy's by the catholic queen Mary when she came to the throne.
When the protestant Queen Elizabeth 1st came to the throne the Percy family were no longer in favour. Following the northern uprising in which Percy fought against the Queen. He was e...more |
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Warkworth Castle: Harry Hotspur lives! (1433 words)
by anwar7 - written on 11.03.08 (Very useful, 170 readings)
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Since joining English heritage a few years ago we have discovered some great places to visit. One of my favourites is Warkworth castle in Northumberland. If you like visiting castles or have children who are fascinated by knights and battles then this is one for you! How to get there. *************** Warkworth castle is situated in the village of Warkworth 71/2 miles south of Alnwick. If you are driving I suggest you go to the AA route finder site to get a route. The castle is well sign posted from Warkworth and very easy to find. The Arriva bus number 518 from Newcastle to Alnwick goes through Warkworth, for times phone Arriva on ...
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