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Official press information for Blacklidge Castle, the Tucson “DnD Castle” featured on HGTV. 

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Press Summary

Blacklidge Castle is a one-of-a-kind castle-style property located in Tucson, Arizona. 


The castle was featured on HGTV’s Ugliest Houses in America (Season 7, Episode 5, aired January 28, 2026), where HGTV referred to the property as the “DnD Castle - Dungeons and Desert.”


The property is currently undergoing renovations and is being transformed into a fantasy destination stay and limited event space, with a planned opening for stays in June 2026.


For official updates, photos, interviews, and story background, media may contact the team using the details below.

Fast Facts

Official name

Official name

Official name

Blacklidge Castle 

Location

Official name

Official name

Tucson, Arizona (near E Blacklidge Rd) 

HGTV feature

Official name

HGTV feature

Ugliest Houses in America 

Episode

Name used on HGTV

HGTV feature

Season 7, Episode 5 

Air date

Name used on HGTV

Name used on HGTV

January 28, 2026 

Name used on HGTV

Name used on HGTV

Name used on HGTV

DnD Castle - Dungeons and Desert 

Status

Planned opening

Planned opening

Under renovation 

Planned opening

Planned opening

Planned opening

June 2026 (stays + limited events) 

Instagram

Planned opening

Instagram

@castlesoftucson 

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Blacklidge Castle is Tucson’s “DnD Castle,” featured on HGTV and currently being transformed into a fantasy destination stay and event space opening in June 2026.

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    Please reach us at info@castlesoftucson.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

    Yes, Blacklidge Castle was featured on HGTV’s Ugliest Houses in America (Season 7, Episode 5, Jan 28 2026). 

    Not at this time. Renovations are in progress. 

    The current target is June 2026. 

    Possibly, depending on renovation schedule and safety requirements. Please email the media contact.

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     Castles of Tucson is a collection of castle-themed properties in Tucson, Arizona. 


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