Tourism & Heritage

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the country and home to the Percy family, for over 700 years. Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK's most significant heritage destinations. Dominating the town, its centuries of history and the fascinating array of historical characters linked to it, make the Castle hugely popular as a leading tourist destination, attracting over 350,000 visitors each year. 

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Alnwick Gardens

The Duchess of Northumberland is the driving force behind this extraordinary contemporary garden. Conceived by Belgian designers, Jacques and Peter Wirtz, it has something to offer the visitor for every season of the year. Famous for its immense water features, iconic tree house and poison garden, it has become a major tourist attraction since opening in 2001.

Syon Park and Albury Estate

Syon Park

Syon Park is the London home of the Percy family. The House was built in the sixteenth century on the site of the Medieval Abbey and came into Percy ownership in 1594. Renowned as featuring some of the finest examples of work by architect Robert Adam, Syon House is famous for its neo-classical splendour and a fine collection of art and antiques. The 100 acres of surrounding parkland remain little changed from the landscape created by landscape designer ‘Capability’ Brown in the eighteenth century.  Open to the public throughout the year it has become a popular venue for weddings, events and as a TV and film location. 

The Albury Estate

The Albury Estate in Surrey passed to the Percy family in 1860 following the death of the then owner Henry Drummond, his daughter Louisa having married the 6th Duke. Albury Park House has since been sold, but Northumberland Estates still owns 150 acres of land and various properties in and around the including the village pub - The Drummond, the fishery and a number of premises rented by local businesses including a micro brewery and the Silent Pools gin distillery.