Famous beyond Downton Abbey for its Harry Potter connections, the Broomstick Training Area at Alnwick Castle offers visitors a unique outdoor experience within the castle's ancient walls. This expansive courtyard area, surrounded by medieval stone fortifications, provided the production team with versatile outdoor filming opportunities. The open space allowed for elaborate period carriage arrivals and outdoor gatherings that required the grandeur of a noble estate. Today, visitors can participate in broomstick training sessions while imagining the same courtyard bustling with period drama activity. The area showcases excellent examples of medieval defensive architecture, with its high walls and strategic positioning offering protection while maintaining an elegant appearance suitable for aristocratic residence filming.