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Alnwick Castle

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Alnwick Castle is a Northumberland castle and seat of the Percy family since 1309, noted as one of England's largest inhabited castles.

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Is Alnwick Castle still lived in by the Percy family?

Yes, Alnwick Castle remains the seat of the Percy family, whose connection to the castle dates from 1309. That makes it a working aristocratic residence as well as a major visitor attraction in Northumberland.

Which Harry Potter scenes were filmed at Alnwick Castle?

Alnwick Castle was used as a Hogwarts filming location in the first two Harry Potter films, released in 2001 and 2002. Visitors often recognize the courtyards used for flying lesson scenes.

How large is Alnwick Castle compared with other English castles?

Alnwick Castle is often described as one of England's largest inhabited castles. Its scale comes from centuries of Percy family expansion around the medieval core.

Is Alnwick Castle the same place as The Alnwick Garden?

They are neighboring attractions but not the same thing. Alnwick Castle is the historic Percy family castle, while The Alnwick Garden is a separate modern garden attraction beside it.

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