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Etal Castle
A free-to-enter ruined border castle in the pretty village of Etal, at the end of the Heatherslaw Light Railway line. Small and easy to explore in under an hour, with riverside picnic spots nearby.
📍 Etal, North East · TD12 4TN
FreeOutdoorPhoto: Shermozle
Visitor information
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Etal, Cornhill-on-Tweed
- Opening times
- Daily 10:00-17:00.
⚠️ Opening times, prices and seasonal closures change often. Always confirm on the official website before you set off.Details last checked 7 Oct 2026.
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Toilets
- AccessibilityGrassed, uneven and slippery when wet; main entrance may close in wet weather. Shop and museum permanently closed.
- ParkingOn-site car park.
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Make a day of it
Etal Castle is a stop on these 2 planned days out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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