Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle – Outer Bailey
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- On screen
- Flying-lesson lawn
- Where
- Alnwick, Northumberland
- Time & access
- Open spring to autumn; ticket required.
In the film
Madam Hooch’s first flying lesson, where Neville loses control and Harry wins his place on the Quidditch team.
History in brief
Alnwick Castle dates from the years after the Norman Conquest and has been the seat of the Percy family, later Dukes of Northumberland, since 1309. It is the second-largest inhabited castle in England.
The place today
The lawn now hosts broomstick training sessions for visitors.
Always check opening times, access rules and travel advice before you go.