Chillingham Castle is a medieval castle in Chillingham, Northumberland, England. The 12th century stronghold became the fully fortified Chillingham Castle in 1344 and the family bloodline has remained ever since. In 1245, King Henry III came to Chillingham as did the Kings Edward I and James I. Charles I stayed here for three frantic nights shortly before he was imprisoned. Edward VIII came to hunt here, and members of today’s Royal family continue the tradition with private visits to the castle

Chillingham Castle is a striking medieval fortress nestled in Northumberland, England. The 12th century stronghold became the fully fortified Chillingham Castle in 1344 and the family bloodline has remained ever since. We have the document giving the Royal permissions to add battlements. The castle was much besieged and battled, and the family all went off to those early wars in France. #chillinghamcastle #northumberland #virals #beautifuldestinations | Beauty of the World