Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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Due to weather warnings for this weekend (20 to 22 December), the castle may need to close to ensure visitor and staff safety. Pre-booked ticket holders for day visits and the Castle of Light event will receive cancellation notices via email and SMS.

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High Above at the Lang Stairs

At the bottom of the Lang Stairs, look up! The decoration high on the wall remembers Thomas Randolph who took charge of the castle by climbing up the steep rocky cliffs.

What animal can you see carved onto the decoration?

King of Beasts at the Portcullis Gate Bang! at the One o'Clock Gun