The Alnwick Castle Podcast
Alnwick Castle is one of North East England's top visitor attractions and has been part of British history for nearly 1,000 years. Now, Alnwick Castle has a podcast! Join hosts Daniel and Deborah, and regular special guests, as they discuss fascinating aspects of Alnwick Castle's history, from the people that lived there to its connections with famous events, its place as a filming location, and more. New episodes will be available every two weeks - make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any!
The Alnwick Castle Podcast
Latest Episodes
95 - Redcoats in New York and Rhode Island - with Bill Openshaw
The story of Earl Percy and the Revolutionary War has been a big theme on the Alnwick Castle podcast this year, especially with our currently exhibition (still available to visit at Alnwick Castle until 20 October, and again in 2027).So ...
94 - The Northumbrian Pipes (II) - with Andrew Davison
This September at Alnwick Castle, we are hosting a Northumbrian Piping Weekend, celebrating this traditional musical instrument of Northumberland. To find out more about what will be happening, we spoke to Andrew Davison, who currently holds th...
93 - A Bearskin's Crimea - with Algernon Percy
Have you heard the story of Henry Hugh Manvers Percy? This 19th century member of the Percy family won a Victoria Cross for his actions in the Battle of Inkerman, one of the crucial fights during the Crimean War, and his story is told in the bo...
92 - Alnwick Castle and America
Marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and continuing our theme from the last podcast, this month we are looking at some of the connections Alnwick Castle has had with the United States across history.In this e...
91 - Earl Percy and the American Revolutionary War - with Chris Hunwick
Marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence in 1776, this year Alnwick Castle features a brand new exhibition for visitors to see. "The Shot Heard Round The World: Earl Percy and the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)" tells the...