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Castles of the North East

From Newcastle's Norman keep to Bamburgh on its basalt crag — the region's finest castles.

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A day with Castles of the North East

Three highlights from this list — a simple route through the best stops.

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Stop 1

Alnwick Castle

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Stop 2

Bamburgh Castle

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Stop 3

Dunstanburgh Castle

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