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a Castle in the town of Etal, in the county of Northumberland

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About Etal Castle

Not a great deal remains of Etal Castle other than evocative ruins. It began as a three storey tower house built around 1342 for Sir Robert de Manners, later it was fortified to give protection against the warring Scots.

In 1513 the castle was the focus of attention, it was attacked when an army of 30,000 Scots led by James IV invaded England. The Scots won the day, the castle fell, but at nearby Flodden Hill, following the bloodiest of battles, the English regained control. Later, in 1547 the castle became the property of the Crown.

The picturesque village of Etal continues to be dominated by the romantic ruins of this once fine building and its history of turmoil and warfare. Its past history is presented to visitors in an award winning exhibition which tells the story of the inception of the castle, the Battle of Flodden, and the almost continuous border warfare that existed until 1603 when the Scottish and English Crowns became united.

Etal Castle is in the care of English Heritage, it lies in a lovely village location between the Cheviot Hills and the North Sea coastal plain. It has wonderful exhibits, an audio tour is available for visitors, and there is a gift shop for souvenirs.

Etal village is a pleasant place to tarry, it is set beside the River Till where Heatherslaw Mill is still in operation.
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Etal Castle.

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Recommended attractions near Etal Castle

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Hulne Park	(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Etal Castle

Ford, in the county of Northumberland (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction SE)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Coldstream, in the county of Borders (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction W)
This is a small town where centuries ago warring Scottish and English armies forded the River Tweed.
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Kirknewton, in the county of Northumberland (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views.
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the county of Northumberland (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Lindisfarne, in the county of Northumberland (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction E)
Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can...
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Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction E)
Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.
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Burnmouth, in the county of Borders (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction N)
The delights of Burnmouth belong to when it was a simple fishing harbour where the villagers depended upon the gifts from the sea for their livelihood.
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Budle Bay, in the county of Northumberland (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction E)
Budle Bay is a wonderous place, the shallow estuary is almost totally enclosed, and it is used by many species of wildlife as winter roosting territory.
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Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction E)
Bamburgh, is known as the ancient capital of the Northumbrian coast and it is home to probably the finest Castle in England.
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Nearby travel help

Berwick-upon-Tweed Station	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE)
Chathill Station	(17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction SE)
Newcastle International Airport	(45.5 miles, 73.2 km, direction S)
M8 Junction 1	(50.3 miles, 80.9 km, direction NW)
New Bridge Street	(50.7 miles, 81.5 km, direction SE)
Edinburgh Airport	(52.2 miles, 84.0 km, direction NW)
Etal Castle to London	(297.7 miles, 478.9 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Etal Castle

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Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction NW)
The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)
Tankerville Arms Hotel	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE)
Ryecroft Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
Kings Arms Hotel	(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE)
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction N)
Roxburghe Hotel And Golf Course	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SW)
The Victoria Hotel	(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction E)
One Green Hope Guest House	(17.9 miles, 28.7 km, direction NW)
Allerton House	(20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction SW)
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