Dunstanburgh Castle

Important notice -

Dunstanburgh Castle will only open weekends from 31 October. Booking with English Heritage will be essential, see web address in overview. The path between Craster and Dunstanburgh remains open.

Massive ruined castle in an impressive coastal setting

Overview
How to get here
Facilities and access
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Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

Dunstanburgh Castle

Things to see and do

Explore

Discover the inhabitants of our many rock pools, enjoy one of our great walks or watch the wading birds on the shore.

Dunstanburgh Castle

Our work

Livestock on the Northumberland Coast

Agriculture is the primary land use at Craster and over many years farming has shaped the landscape we see today. To help you enjoy the walking on offer here at Dunstanburgh we recommend you follow the Countryside Code on your visit.

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Looking after the North East Coast

We're proud to look after some amazing stretches of coastline in the North East, from the amazing wildlife on the Farne Islands to the iconic Lindisfarne Castle and Souter Lighthouse. We couldn't do what we do without your support, so thank you to everyone who enables us to continue our work. To find out more about the North East coast visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/northeast