Alnwick Castle

11th century1096UK (England)

CountryUK (England)

RegionNorthumberland

Period11th century

Year Built1096

About Alnwick Castle

Used as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter films. The second largest inhabited castle in England. The Alnwick Garden has a poison garden with deadly plants. Home of the Duke of Northumberland for 700 years.

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