And the good news is that there is still time to visit them before the end of the 2026 season.
Here is a list of 10 highly rated castles in this part of the county as ranked by the Tripadvisor ‘traveller favourites’.
9. Edlingham Castle
Edlingham Castle dates mainly from the 14th century, although a 13th century manor house is probably concealed beneath the later fortifications against Scots invaders. Photo: Jane Coltman
10. Etal Castle
The 14th-century Etal Castle is set in the Ford and Etal estates. It was built by Robert Manners as a defence against Scots raiders and fell to James IV's invading Scots army in 1513, just before his catastrophic defeat at nearby Flodden. Photo: Jane Coltman
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