We are delighted to invite our North East Branch members to share in the history of Britain’s ‘most haunted’ historic castle. The castle will be closed to the public allowing an exclusive experience for CLA members.

This ancient and remarkable fortress is the family home of Sir Humphry Wakefield Bt. and The Hon. Lady Wakefield.  Since 1246, the castle has been owned by one continuous bloodline relating back to the Earls Grey. Members will hear from our host Sir Humphry Wakefield on the family’s life at the castle and its history.

At this year’s AGM, we will be joined by CLA President Victoria Vyvyan to provide an overview of the CLA’s work, as well as a take on current and future developments.

After a two-course lunch members will be split into two groups for personalised tours of the castle and gardens. These exclusive tours will take in grand state rooms, dungeons and torture chambers, as well as the castle’s beautiful parklands, lakes, historically designed gardens and its features.

We thank Womble Bond Dickinson for their generous support of the North East AGM and look forward to hearing from Elisabeth Gubb, Private Client Associate at the firm, directly after the formal AGM.

 The programme for the day will take the following order of events.

10am                  Registration with teas and coffees

10.30am             Formal AGM held in the Great Hall

                             Victoria Vyvyan CLA President

   Elisabeth Gubb, Private Client Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson

   Sir Humphry Wakefield - Welcome to Chillingham Castle

12pm                  Pre-lunch drinks served (glass of wine or soft drink)

12.30pm            Two course hot lunch served in the Tea Room
Beef Lasagna with salad and garlic bread
Trifle or Cheesecake

2pm                    Tour of the castle (two groups)

3pm                    Teas, coffees and cake in the Tea Room (members are welcome to explore the grounds during this time)

4pm Departure

We regret there is very limited disabled access. The castle may not be suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, due to uneven floors and steep spiral staircases, however the Formal Gardens will be open to all. 

Please note: Priority is given to North East members only. We have a waiting list in operation for members outside this region. Please call the office to go on the waiting list on 01748 907070