Autumn Castle Days Out in the North East & North Yorkshire
- Kelly
- 15 hours ago
- 1 min read
Castles are brilliant at any time of year. But autumn makes them even better.
Think dramatic skies, golden gardens, muddy walks, Halloween events and fewer summer crowds.
🏰 Bamburgh Castle
📍 Northumberland
One of the UK's most spectacular castle settings.
Combine the castle with Bamburgh beach for a full day.
🏰 Alnwick Castle
📍 Northumberland
Castle, gardens and the town of Alnwick all in one day.
🏰 Dunstanburgh Castle
📍 Northumberland
Walk from Craster to the ruins.
This is one of the most dramatic autumn castle walks in the region.
🏰 Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
📍 Northumberland
Woodland, gardens and historic buildings.
Its 2026 Halloween half-term runs from 24 October to 1 November.
🏰 Tynemouth Priory & Castle
📍 Tyne & Wear
Perfect for combining history with a coastal walk.
🏰 Raby Castle
📍 County Durham
Add the deer park and you've got a full countryside day out.
🏰 Auckland Castle
📍 Bishop Auckland
Combine the castle with the surrounding Bishop Auckland attractions.
🏰 Lumley Castle
📍 County Durham
Even if you're not staying overnight, it's an impressive autumn backdrop.
🏰 Barnard Castle
📍 County Durham
Combine the castle with the River Tees and the town.
🏰 Richmond Castle
📍 North Yorkshire
A brilliant base for exploring Richmond and the surrounding countryside.
🏰 Helmsley Castle
📍 North Yorkshire
Pair it with Helmsley town and the North York Moors.
🏰 Pickering Castle
📍 North Yorkshire
Combine it with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
🏰 Scarborough Castle
📍 North Yorkshire
Castle + sea views.
Hard to beat.
