Alnwick

Marie Robson, 45, from Northumberland, UK, wrote:

Alnwick Castle has also recently opened what will be an internationally renowned garden covering 12 acres with extensive water features. This one is not to be missed! Costing a projected 14 million pounds, the first phase opened on 1st October 2001 and will be absolutely stunning when complete. You can visit the garden site at http://www.alnwickgarden.com/

We have corrected the pictures, leaving only the one on Alnwick. Thank you for your help, Dave, Molly and Anna. Castles of the World Team.

Dave, 25, from UK, wrote:

Sorry, but I agree with Anna.... Only the top one seems to be Alnwick Castle.

Molly, from USA, wrote:

As a student who recently participated in a study abroad program at Alnwick Castle, I can also verify that the first photo is the only accurate one. I also recognize the other two as castles being in Northumbria.

Anna, 25, from UK, wrote:

I'm sure these three pictures are misleading.. As a native of Alnwick, I can confirm that the top one is definitely a picture of Alnwick Castle, residence of the Duke of Northumberland and a residential programmed from Saint Cloud University. The middle picture is Warkworth Castle, situated in a coastal village some 7 miles from Alnwick, and the lower one looks to me like Chillingham castle, although I must admit I'm not quite so confident about this one!

Hannah, 18, from Manchester, wrote:

This looks a huge castle but in fact, because it's inhabited, there is a comparatively small section to see. Of this section there are numerous treasures to see including fabulous paintings, beautiful furniture, and an extraordinary collection of books but if it's a true castle you want to see then this isn't the castle for you. The castle is more an example of Victorian extravagance than medieval life when the castle was originally built. The castle is anachronistic. You won't find damp, stone floors, old toilets, and a drafty atmosphere like most castles exhibit. You find antiques of all ages crammed into every room, marble or carpeted floors and photographs of the inhabiting family. The castle is still worth going to see for all of the above but not for seeing a what castles were used for when the were so vital and important for the security of England.

herryl Brunner, 37, from Southeast USA, wrote

For Americans this castle is an unique treat - because it is apart of the American Heritage Trail as the Percy's fought during the Revolutionary War. It is special to me, because as a college student, I had the wonderful privilege of participating in a foreign study program at this Castle.