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Chipchase Castle
 Chipchase
Castle
Wark
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 3NT
Tel: +44 (0) 1434 230203
Fax: +44 (0) 1434 230740
Chipchase Castle is one of the best examples of Jacobean architecture
in the borders. The 14thC pele tower is very well preserved and
gives insight into living conditions during the turbulent times
of the border raids. The gardens are filled with interest, a walled
vegetable garden, wild garden with lake and ornamental wild fowl,
fine mature trees, spring bulbs, rhododendrons, roses, shrubs
and herbaceous borders. Adjoining nursery garden with plants for
sale.
Directions: Take the A6079 from Hexham, then cross the B6318;
after 2 miles turn left to Barrasford, through the village and
the castle is 3 miles farther on.
Opening Times: Castle open 1-28 Jun, daily, 1400-1700; gardens
open 1 Apr-31 Jul, Thu-Sun, 1000-1700; Easter (21-24 Apr), Bank
Hol Mon (1,29 May).
Prices: House and gardens:
Adult: £3.00, OAP: £1.50
Gardens:
Adult: £1.50, Child: £1.00, OAP: £1.00
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