Chillingham Castle is a Gothic castle in Chillingham, Northumberland, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Most Haunted (2002-2019), Elizabeth (1998) and Ghost Hunters International (2008). Built in 1344, it was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Sir Humphry Wakefield, 2nd Baronet.
Location: Chillingham, Chillingham, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Chillingham, Chillingham
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2543, SRC-2544, SRC-2545, SRC-6793 - Built in 1344
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2544, SRC-2545, SRC-3948, SRC-6794 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2543, SRC-2545 - Designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2543, SRC-2544, SRC-3948, SRC-6795, SRC-6796 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2543, SRC-2544, SRC-3949, SRC-6797, SRC-6798 - Appeared in Most Haunted (tv, 2002-2019)
confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2544, SRC-2546, SRC-6799, SRC-6800, SRC-9093, SRC-9186, SRC-9636 - Appeared in Elizabeth (movie, 1998)
confidence 80/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-2544, SRC-3796, SRC-3988, SRC-7173, SRC-9109, SRC-6796, SRC-9659, SRC-9878 - Owned by Sir Humphry Wakefield, 2nd Baronet (since 1982)
confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2544, SRC-2545, SRC-7174, SRC-7175, SRC-9110, SRC-10171, SRC-12389 - Appeared in Ghost Hunters International (tv, 2008)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3554, SRC-10528, SRC-14163, SRC-14502
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10171 — Great Castles — Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10528 — https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/9585/ghost-hunters-international/episodeguide (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12389 — Sir Humphry Wakefield, 2nd Baronet – Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14163 — Apple TV — Ghost Hunters International, S1 E1 'Chillingham' (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14502 — Metacritic — Ghost Hunters International, Season 1, Episode 1: Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2543 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England entry 1042387 (via British Listed Buildings) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2544 — Wikipedia — Chillingham Castle (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2545 — Historic UK — Chillingham Castle, Northumberland (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2546 — Metacritic — Most Haunted, Season 1, Episode 2: Chillingham Castle (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3554 — Wikipedia — List of Ghost Hunters International episodes (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3796 — movie-locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3948 — chillingham-castle.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3949 — chillingham-castle.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3988 — chillingham-castle.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6793 — Britain Express — Chillingham Castle (Tier 3, travel / heritage guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6794 — The Gatehouse Gazetteer – Licence to crenellate for Chillingham Castle (1344 Jan 27) (Tier 1, scholarly gazetteer / primary-source record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6795 — Country Life — Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, magazine/architecture; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6796 — AboutBritain.com — Chillingham Castle (Tier 3, travel/reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6797 — Chillingham Castle, Chillingham – 1042387 | Historic England (National Heritage List for England) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6798 — Chillingham Castle Historic Bed and Breakfast, Northumberland – Nights in the Past (Tier 3, commercial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6799 — Spooky Isles — Chillingham Castle Most Haunted REVIEW (Tier 3, specialist_media; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6800 — Higgypop — 'Most Haunted' Turns 20: Two Decades Of Ghost Hunting (Tier 3, specialist_media; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7173 — Elizabeth Locations – LatLong.net (Tier 3, location-database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7174 — Chillingham Castle — Inside the Castle (official site) (Tier 2, official property site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7175 — Country Life — Chillingham Castle, Northumberland (Tier 2, national magazine feature; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9093 — Plex — Most Haunted, Season 1, Episode 2: Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, media_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9109 — Movie Makers Guide — Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9110 — The Haunted Palace Blog — Chillingham Castle: The Ghosts of Motley Hall (Tier 3, history_feature; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9186 — TheTVDB — Most Haunted, Season 1, Episode 2: Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, structured_tv_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9636 — The Movie Database (TMDB) — Most Haunted, Season 1, Episode 2: Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, media_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9659 — Northern Staycations — Movie & TV Filming Locations in Northumberland (Tier 2, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9878 — Britain & Ireland Castles — Chillingham Castle (Tier 2, reference_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Elizabeth filmed?
Chillingham Castle, in Chillingham, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Elizabeth. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Hunters International, Most Haunted.
Where was Ghost Hunters International filmed?
Chillingham Castle, in Chillingham, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Hunters International. This property has also appeared on screen in Elizabeth, Most Haunted.
Where was Most Haunted filmed?
Chillingham Castle, in Chillingham, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Most Haunted. This property has also appeared on screen in Elizabeth, Ghost Hunters International.
Who designed Chillingham Castle?
Chillingham Castle was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville.
Where is Chillingham Castle located?
Chillingham Castle is located in Chillingham, Northumberland.