Callaly Castle

Callaly Castle is an English country house in Northumberland that incorporates a three-story peel tower into its structure. The building displays architectural elements from several centuries, as it was shaped by different periods of English building styles.

The site began as an Iron Age hill fort before a medieval fortification developed over it. In 1619, John Clavering commissioned extensive renovations that transformed it into a residence while preserving its medieval core.

The chapel inside shows how the Clavering family practiced their faith while living here for centuries. You can still sense how religion was woven into the daily life of those who called this place home.

The castle is located west of Alnwick in rural Northumberland and requires advance arrangements for visits. Since it is a private property, visitors should inquire beforehand and make proper arrangements.

Beneath the medieval building's foundations lie traces of an Iron Age rampart, showing that the site was defended in prehistoric times. These hidden layers make the place a record of different eras of British military architecture.

Location: Callaly

GPS coordinates: 55.38286,-1.91837

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02