Naworth Castle

(See also Brampton Carlisle)

Naworth castle, near the border with Scotland, dates from the 14^th century. It was built on the site of a 12^th century fortification. The castle with its quadrangular courtyard was surrounded by a curtain wall. The south-east side has two towers. One, named the Dacre tower after the builder and owner Ranulf de Dacre, was the original tower house rising to five storeys. It sits next to the original gateway. A second tower is named the Howard tower after the other famous family that lived in the castle. Their descendants still live here today. The castle came into their hands due to intermarriage of the families.

The curtain wall had buildings against three of its sides. In the south-east was the solar and chapel. In the north-east range was the hall. The castle and its hall suffered a serious fire in 1844, but the interiors were restored afterwards. At the same time another tower, the Morpeth, was added in the north corner. The great banqueting hall is 100 feet long. Jane Eyre was filmed here in 1996.

In the grounds is a 17^th century walled garden, woodland walks, a waterfall, and a lake.

Naworth castle and estate are not open to the public but they do host weddings and corporate events. There are two antique fairs in the grounds, usually in March and August.

Location Map of Naworth Castle
Naworth Castle is located two miles east of Brampton.

Tel. 016977 3229
E-mail: office@naworth.co.uk
Web: www.naworth.co.uk
Visit the website for full details of the two family histories.

Photos courtesy Naworth Castle

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