Thirlwall Castle

Family stronghold

Interesting 14th century fortified house. Worth a visit if you’re walking Hadrian’s Wall. There a couple of information boards to tell you the history.

Worth stopping if you are nearby.

These free to visit castle remains are in decent condition - for a ruin! I'd not go out of my way to visit, but if you are passing on the road, or walking the path of Hadrian's Wall, then it is worth ...

Considering it’s age, quite a substantial castle.

There was more of the castle than I had expected after 600 years. It seems a shame that it is not protected as the other parties of tourists were climbing up and down the walls. Overall, a pleasant fi...

stopped to look at the ruins whilst walking along Hadrian's Wall

We were walking coast to coast along Hadrian's Wall during a heatwave in July and passed by Thirlwall Castle mid-morning. We were very glad to rest and rehydrate in the shade of the castle ruins, as t...

Average castle ruins.

Interesting castle ruins with nice views & good walking country. Not much to see in the ruins. Close to Hadrians wall & Pennine way.