About Dunstanburgh Castle
Perched dramatically on Northumberland's rugged coastline, these medieval ruins offer families an adventurous clifftop walk and fascinating glimpse into England's turbulent past.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
An excellent caravan and camping club site, definitely living up to the friendly site name. Busy but spacious. Super clean facilities, the wardens are on the go all the time keeping everything in perfect order, but still have time for a friendly word. Looking forward to going back again.
· via Google
A superb, dog-friendly nature campsite with spacious, scenic, and flat pitches. Facilities are well-maintained, with two wash blocks so one is always open. It's a great spot for walking, with a dog-friendly beach just 30 minutes away on foot. Note that you must come well-stocked with food, as there are no nearby supermarkets without a six-mile drive.
· via Google
Just got home after a two night stay at this campsite. We were met by a lovely and very friendly pair of colleagues… Clair and Mark who greeted us with a very warm welcome. Especially Mark who was funny and nice too. Site was very good with clean toilets and showers etc. We had a lovely walk to the beach with the dogs then over the fields to the little village where we enjoyed a pint. I would have given this place a higher rating but for the horrible warden who came whizzing over on his e-bike. We were just about packed up when he came over and asked if we were departing in a very cold manner… we clearly were as just about everything was in the campervan…. We were 11 mins over the 12:00 cut off. My partner asked if we could stay an hour in the car park to go for one last walk down the beach when he gruffly replied NO… we don’t allow that. I could understand at high season when really busy but there was hardly anyone there. Maybe he needs to go on a customer service course… as he has totally let the site down 👌
· via Google
Facilities are good and kept in very good condition. The site feels nicely spaced out, which makes it more relaxing and not overcrowded. Staff are very friendly and helpful, and it’s also really close to the beach which is a big plus. Overall, a really good site and would definitely come back.
· via Google
People say this campsite offers well-maintained and spotlessly clean facilities, including two wash blocks, and spacious, flat pitches. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, who keep everything in perfect order. Visitors appreciate the convenient location, with a dog-friendly beach and local pub within walking distance.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Dunstanburgh Road, Craster, Alnwick, NE66 3TT Get directions
- Category
- Castles & Palaces
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (661 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Alnwick