Key facts
- Operator
- English Heritage
- Condition
- Partial ruin
- Access
- Free, open access
Pinpoint
Castle St, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2JY
Telephone 0370 333 1181
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
A border stronghold on the Tweed that changed hands between England and Scotland repeatedly through the medieval period, now a free, unstaffed ruin with ongoing restoration work. Several reviewers note that online listings overstate current access - parts, including the bridge to the main structure, have been fenced off during renovation.
Worth the trip
The wooded walk around the site, which reviewers rate highly even when the main structure itself is partly inaccessible.
Before you go
Check recent reviews rather than the official listing before visiting - access has been more restricted than advertised while restoration continues, though the small car park and grounds remain open regardless.
Reviewers consistently describe Norham as a nice, free-to-visit ruin with good information boards, though several note that ongoing restoration work has restricted access to parts of the site, including the main structure across the bridge in some visits. Most feel it's still worth a stop despite the restricted access. There are no toilets on site, and it's generally a fairly quick visit.
Free; open daily in season; some areas closed
“Lovely old castle some of the walls were being renovated so we couldn't access some parts”— Clive Emmerson, visitor review
