The castle's modern uses have been far more peaceful: since WW2 it's been used as a school, first for girls then as a teacher training college – must have been a lovely place to learn! It's currently part of the St. Cloud State University, but it also moonlights as a film star, appearing as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter franchise and as both the interior and exteriors of Castle Blackadder and in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Elizabeth. It's also host to exhibitions of archaeology, with a special interest in the frescoes and relics of Pompeii. The local military regiment: the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, has a museum in one of the towers – which means it's definitely open to visitors. It's England's second largest castle after Windsor, and is visited accordingly.
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