Thirlwall Castle - Brampton

Jonathan C.

A little ruin of a house/Castle. It's an interesting to visit. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to walk round it. One word of warning about parking it very limited and you feel as so you are in the way of the farmer. It might be easier to park in village nearby.

Adam B.

Nothing much here but the ruin but a lot still remains which is good to see. This does sit on a piece of farm land so parking is not easy. There are no tickets required this is free to visit.

Catherine J.

It is always good to come and visit Thirlwall Castle. It is on the Hadrian’s Wall Trail and the Pennine Way. It sits within Northumberland National Park.

The history of the Castle and the legend attached to it (about a golden table protected by a magic spell) are fascinating. It is made from stones from Hadrian’s Wall in 1330s by John Thirlwall. Thirlwall means 'gap in the wall'. This means where the ridge on which the wall is located is crossed by a river or burn.

Thirlwall is a surname found throughout the North East. The Parish of Thirlwall still exists covering the villages of Longbyre and some of Gilsland.

The Castle is ruined by you can still where most of the rooms were including the staircase (built within walls) and prison in the base of the corner turret. The views from the castle are splendid.

You can continue walking past the castle on Hadrian's Wall trail up to Walltown Quarry and The Roman Army Museum (1km). Your other choice is to walk into Greenhead to visit the tea rooms or the Greenhead Hotel Inn (0.7km).

Thirlwall Castle is free to visit. Dogs can be taken around It if on a lead.

There is a car park on the B6318. Thirlwall Castle is a few minutes away by foot (crossing the railway line safely) - 0.3km.

Cycle Route 72 joins Longbyre and Greenhead villages plus Hadrian’s Wall Trail/Pennine Way are good dog walking territory. If livestock are in fields it is best to keep your dog on a lead. It's great for Families and Hikers to visit.

Mark M.

Kind of hidden,but well worth having a look. Can go right upto it and inside it. There's signs there too that tell you about the history of it.

Matthew R.

A lovely romantic ruin. Good example of a Bastle and very useful display boards. There is a lovely circular walk nearby and part of Hadrians wall with great views of the surrounding area.

Anastasia

Castle ruins that make for interesting photos, and a place to take a break while walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path. I don’t know if it’s be worth going out of your way to see this castle, especially since it’s so small.

Paul F.

Must have been an impressive building when it was whole. Still worth a visit now and not too far of a walk to get to it.

Thomas C.

We visited here as part of a circular walk from Walltown Country Park. Interesting ruin, and informative information boards on-site.