Chipchase Castle
A seventeenth-century Jacobean mansion incorporating a substantial fourteenth-century pele tower, standing north of Hadrian's Wall.
Wark, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3NT

Chipchase Castle is a rugged border castle of the 14th century consisting of a great Pele tower with corner turrets.
The castle was added to later in the 1620s and more comfortable lodgings which were themselves altered in the mid-18th century. In the mid-19th century dining room furniture by Mein of Kelso was installed.
The site features formal and informal gardens, one walled garden is used as a nursery for unusual perennial plants.
2022
1 to 30 June annually. Tours run from 2pm to 5pm.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Historic Houses members visit free.
Castle & Gardens
Adults: £6
Concessions: £4
Children 7-14: £4
Under 7: FREE
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