John Liddle

Calling it a castle is a bit misleading. It's actually the remains of a motte and bailey castle built shortly after the Norman conquest. That said, it's still worth a visit, partly to soak up the atmosphere, which is powerful, and then to stroll round Elsdon, which is one of Northumberland's many fine villages. There's a 14th century pele tower too where Lewis Carroll's grandfather lived when he was rector.